12 September 2025
Sarah Samson
[FYI request #32069 email]
Ref: OIA-2025/26-0128
Tēnā koe Sarah,
Official Information Act request relating to Communications regarding Royal
Commission of Inquiry – COVID Phase 2
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request, received on 20 August
2025. You requested:
“all communication between any members of the Royal Commission of Inquiry -
COVID Phase 2 and any members of DPMC. This includes, but is not limited to, any
emails, briefings, text of phone calls, text messages (on any platform) or any other
information.”
The Royal Commission of Inquiry (COVID-19 Lessons) Amendment Order (No 2) 2024
came into force on 26 September 2024, so the timeframe for information relevant to your
request has been interpreted as from that date until 20 August 2025.
Under section 15A of the Act, I have decided to extend the time limits for deciding on your
request by an additional 42 working days. Consequently, the extended due date for our
response will be 17 November 2025. This extension is required because of the consultations
needed to make a decision on your request. Despite the extension, a response will be sent to
you as soon as possible.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision under section
28(3) of the Act.
Nāku noa, nā
Amy Teague
Manager, Ministerial Services
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
5111760
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz