OIA289 Appendix A.pdf

Document 1
From:
9(2)(a)
To:
9(2)(a)
Cc:
Grant Illingworth; Andrew Sweet; Anthony Hill; Judy Kavanagh; Shelley Des Forges; Karl Ferguson; Gina
Smith
Subject:
Quarterly Report for Minister
Date:
Wednesday, 30 July 2025 11:38:36 am
Attachments:
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RCOI Quarterly Report to the Minister - Q4 Apr to Jun 2025 (2025 07 28).pdf
RCOI Quarterly Report cover letter to the Minister (2025 07 30).pdf
Appendix 2 - Delivery Plan Timeline for Minister (2025 07 23).pdf
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Good morning 9(2)(a)
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Please find attached the RCOI2 Quarterly Report, Appendix 2, and cover letter to the
Minister.
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COVID-19 Lessons Learned
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Document 6
To: 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>; Andrew Sweet <[email address]>
Subject: RE: COVID Royal Commission
Good afternoon 9(2)(a)
I just wanted to connect around timings for a potential meeting with the Minister and the Commissioners.
Grant is in the Court of Appeal until Friday and doesn’t finish until 5pm (at least) each day.
I have sent him a text to see which evening he can do, but I think Andy is suggesting tonight or tomorrow evening. Would
that work for the Minister?
Many thanks and cheers
9(2)(a)
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Sent: Monday, August 11, 2025 12:43 PM
To: Andrew Sweet <[email address]>
Subject: RE: COVID Royal Commission
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Hi Andy,
Didn’t want to keep bothering you with phone calls. 9(2)(a)has indicated that the Minister will want to see the
draft procedural minute before it goes to the lawyers, hopefully that will work out fine on your end.
Feel free to give me a call if required
Kind regards,
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Sent: Monday, 11 August 2025 12:07 pm
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Subject: RE: COVID Royal Commission
Thanks 9(2)(a)
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I’ve left a message on your phone. Grateful if you could ring me again when it suits. I’ll make sure I keep my
phone on me this time….
Andy
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Good morning Gina and Andrew,
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You can give me a call on 9(2)(a)
or email me here depending on your preference.
Kind regards,
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Document 6
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Subject: COVID Royal Commission
Morning
In 9(2)(a) absence, Andy needs to contact 9(2)(a) with an urgent update on the Royal Commission. Can you
please reach out to Andy or let him to know how to contact you, 9(2)(a)
Thanks
Gina
Gina Smith (she/her) | General Manager, Commissions
Partnerships and Commissions
Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
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Document 7
From:
9(2)(a)
To:
9(2)(a)
Subject:
FW: COVID-19 Inquiry procedural Minute 4 - in confidence
Date:
Monday, 1 September 2025 2:25:23 pm
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9(2)(a)
s Private Secretary | Office of Hon Brooke van Velden
Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister for Workplace Relations
MP for Tāmaki
Phone: 9(2)(a)
Email9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz Website: www.Beehive,govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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Authorised by Hon Brooke van Velden, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
From: Karl Ferguson
Sent: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 12:51 pm
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Subject: RE: COVID-19 Inquiry procedural Minute 4 - in confidence
Thanks and all good
Cheers
Karl
From: 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>
Sent: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 12:50 PM
To: Karl Ferguson <[email address]>
Cc: 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz>; Andrew Sweet <[email address]>
Subject: RE: COVID-19 Inquiry procedural Minute 4 - in confidence
Thanks Karl. Appreciate the heads up.
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And no to 1.15pm.
Talk soon
9(2)(a)
From: Karl Ferguson <[email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 12:46 PM
To: 9(2)(a)
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Subject: COVID-19 Inquiry procedural Minute 4 - in confidence
Kia ora
9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Please see attached, in confidence, the Inquiry’s latest procedural Minute, and related media release.
Note that while this is final, we will undertake a further proofread ahead of public release.
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We should still be on track to publish the Minute and the media release at 2pm, but I will let you know if there is any slippage
in the time.
Can you also let me know if the Minister is likely to want to speak with Grant at 1.15pm at all?
Thanks again, and please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions,
Ngā mihi,
Karl
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Document 8
From:
9(2)(a)
To:
9(2)(a)
Subject:
FW: COVID-19 Inquiry procedural Minute 4 - in confidence
Date:
Monday, 1 September 2025 2:25:50 pm
Attachments:
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2025-08-13 Minute 4 - CONFIDENTIAL v2.pdf
20250813 Media release hearings decision FINAL.docx
9(2)(a)
s Private Secretary | Office of Hon Brooke van Velden
Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister for Workplace Relations
MP for Tāmaki
Phone: 9(2)(a)
Email: 9(2)(a)
@parliament.govt.nz Website: www.Beehive,govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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Authorised by Hon Brooke van Velden, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
From: Karl Ferguson
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Sent: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 12:46 pm
To: 9(2)(a)
Cc: 9(2)(a)
; Andrew Sweet
Subject: COVID-19 Inquiry procedural Minute 4 - in confidence
Kia ora
9(2)(a)
9(2)(a)
Please see attached, in confidence, the Inquiry’s latest procedural Minute, and related media release.
Note that while this is final, we will undertake a further proofread ahead of public release.
We should still be on track to publish the Minute and the media release at 2pm, but I will let you know if there is any slippage
in the time.
Can you also let me know if the Minister is likely to want to speak with Grant at 1.15pm at all?
Thanks again, and please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions,
Ngā mihi,
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Karl Ferguson (he/him)
Head of Communications and Engagement
Te Tira Ārai Urutā – NZ Royal Commission COVID-19 Lessons
Learned
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