Kia ora James,

Thank you for your OIA request.

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Ngâ mihi,
Henik

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From: James <[FOI #32059 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 19 August 2025 5:30 pm
To: OIA <[DIA request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Staff communications

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Dear Department of Internal Affairs,

Under the OIA please provide all communications including but not limited to emails and texts between staff and Minister Van Velden relating to the DIA name change, putting English first.

Please provide all internal email communications, if any on this matter.

Please provide any quotes or estimates concerning the name change.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

James

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Hi James.

 

Please find attached the response to your OIA.

 

 

Ann-Marie Nansett | Acting GM Communications

Enterprise Services | Nuku Toiere

Department of Internal Affairs| Te Tari Taiwhenua

[mobile number] Pipitea Street | PO Box 805, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

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