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-----Original Message-----
From: Nicole Donaldson <[FOI #32136 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 27 August 2025 6:15 PM
To: Mark Mitchell (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Communications regarding Genesis Youth Trust and Mark Donaldson

Dear Mark Mitchell,

Kia ora,

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information:

Copies of any correspondence, letters, or emails received by [NZ Police / the Office of the Minister of Police] from any individual, organisation, or representative that mention or concern:

Mark Donaldson, or
staff member of Genesis Youth Trust involved in the protest with Brian Tamaki on 21 June 2025 Copies of any internal communications, file notes, reports, or briefings within [NZ Police / the Office of the Minister of Police] that mention either of the above.

Records (including notes, minutes, or summaries) of any meetings, phone calls, or discussions between officials and any third party that relate to Mark Donaldson or the staff member described above.

I request this information for the period 1 June 2025 to 22 August 2025.

Please provide the information in electronic form. If any aspect of my request is considered too broad, I am happy to refine it further.

Yours faithfully,

Nicole Donaldson

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