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27/11/2025 
Annette Thomson 
[FYI request #32247 email] 
Tēnā koe Annette 
OIA: 1353357 - Correspondence sent between the Ministry and Minister Stanford and/or the 
ministerial advisory group on the Arts curriculum 0-13 and Arts subjects in phase 5 of the 
curriculum 
I am writing in relation to the following request: 
Whakaari Aotearoa Drama NZ is requesting emails and correspondence sent between the 
Ministry and Erica Stanford and/or the ministerial advisory group on the Arts curriculum 0-13 
and Arts subjects in phase 5 of the curriculum: Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts, and Te Ao 
Haka in 2025. 
Your request has been considered under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). In accordance 
with section 15(1) of the Act, this letter is to advise you that a decision has been made to grant 
your request in part. 
We have identified four documents within scope of your request. 
We are currently finalising the documentation for release and our substantive response will be with 
you without undue delay.  
You have the right to ask an Ombudsman to review the decision on your request, in accordance 
with section 28 of the Act. You can do this by writing [email address] or to Office 
of the Ombudsman, PO Box 10-152, Wellington 6143. 
Nāku noa, nā 
 
 
 
Mike Scott 
Manager Ministerial Support and Inquiries 
Government, Executive and Ministerial Services 
 
 Wellington National Office, 1 The Terrace, Levels 5 to 14, Wellington 6011 
PO Box 1666, Wellington 6140, DX SR51201 Phone: +64 4 463 8000  
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