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Priority on Some CBG (Citizenship of Grant) Applications

Shar made this Official Information request to Department of Internal Affairs

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From: Shar

Dear Department of Internal Affairs,
As per your Status of Citizenship by Grant applications by date received at DIA Graph
Which was last updated 31 Aug 2025 as displayed on data govt nz webpage.

1. Can you explain on what data has been collected for publishing this status data.

2. Can you provide Aug 2025 data for CBG application received.

3.Can you provide how many numbers of CBG application received were approved for monthly of AUG 25.
4. As per your graph status what metrics or factors made you to prioritize those CBG application received in month of Aug 25 to prioritize over other applications and approved the same month.
5. If it hasn't been approved is your status graph data published wrong.

6. What is the process of Independent verification on the CBG approval and how does dia manage no bias in the system of approval or decisions on CBG Application s.

The link for the website is here:

https://catalogue.data.govt.nz/dataset/s...

Yours faithfully,
Shar

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From: RIS Official Correspondence
Department of Internal Affairs

Tçnâ koe Shar

Thank you for your OIA request to the Department of Internal Affairs.

The Department will provide its response to your request as soon as practicable and within twenty working days. The 20th working day is 17 October 2025

Please note that in cases where the Department’s response provides information that is identified to be of general public interest, the response may also be published on the Department of Internal Affairs website. If the Department publishes its response to your OIA request, all personal information, including your name and contact details, will be removed.

Ngâ mihi

Vi Saena| Official Correspondence Advisor
Regulatory and Identity Services
The Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
7 Waterloo Quay, Wellington
http://www.dia.govt.nz/

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From: RIS Official Correspondence
Department of Internal Affairs

Kia ora Shar,

Thank you for your Official Information Act request regarding the CBG approval process. To ensure we can provide a clear and accurate response, we would appreciate some clarification on question six:

- Could you please elaborate on what you mean by “independent verification on the CBG approval”.

- Could you clarify what you mean by “bias in the system of approval or decisions”.

Clarifying these points will help us ensure our response is as accurate and helpful as possible.

Ngâ mihi

Krystle Courtier (she/her) | Advisor Official Correspondence
Regulatory and Identity Services
The Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
http://www.dia.govt.nz/

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From: Shar

Kia ora Krystle,

Thank you for your email. Please see my clarifications below regarding question six of my OIA request:

By “independent verification on the CBG approval”, I am referring to any processes, audits, reviews, or oversight mechanisms that are in place to ensure that each CBG approval is accurate, justified, and compliant with policy, independently of the original approving authority.

By “bias in the system of approval or decisions”, I am referring to the possibility of any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, structural or procedural biases, or systematic factors within the approval process that may influence, favour, or disadvantage particular applicants or outcomes. I am particularly interested in understanding any independent review or mechanisms that ensure each decision is fair, accurate, and free from undue influence, considering the human factors involved.

I hope this clarifies my queries. Please let me know if any further detail is required to provide a comprehensive response.

Ngā mihi,
Shar

Yours sincerely,

Shar

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