IN-CONFIDENCE

Tēnā koe John Luke,

Thank you for your email received 24 September 2025, under the Official Information Act 1982. Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate officials at National Office to respond.

The information you have requested may contain the names and contact details of our staff. Please let us know by 29 September 2025 whether you require these names and contact details. We will need to consult our staff before deciding whether we can release this information, and this will take a bit more time. If we do not hear from you, we will assume that you do not require staff names and contact details.

Ngā manaakitanga,

Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to help themselves to be safe, strong and independent
Ko ta mātou he whakamana tangata kia tū haumaru, kia tū kaha, kia tū motuhake

-----Original Message-----
From: john luke <[FOI #32378 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 3:38 pm
To: OIA_Requests (MSD) <[MSD request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Fale Andrew Lesā

Dear Ministry of Social Development,

I am writing in relation to information obtained through an Official Information Act request to the Real Estate Authority (Our Ref: C64569), regarding Mr. Fale Andrew Lesā.

According to his application, Mr. Lesā claims that he served on the "Ministry of Social Development — MYD Executive Committee."

"Ministry of Social Development — MYD Executive Committee. APRIL 2007 - JANUARY 2014 This included reviewing policy, distributing grants from the MYD fund, and supporting youth organisations across the country."

I would appreciate it if you could please confirm whether this statement is accurate.

Additionally, I would like to request the following information:

The Terms of Reference for the MYD Executive Committee.

Details of the public call for expressions of interest for this role — how was the recruitment process conducted?

A copy of Mr. Lesā’s appointment letter.

An outline of the recruitment process for committee members, including:

What documentation or qualifications applicants were required to submit.

The assessment or selection criteria used.

Yours faithfully,

john luke

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
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IN-CONFIDENCE

Kia ora John Luke,

I am writing to you regarding your request for information below. This letter is to advise you that the Ministry requires more time to respond to this request. In accordance with section 15(1) and 15A of the Official Information Act, the Ministry’s decision will be with you no later than 13 November 2025.

The reason for the extension is that consultations necessary to make a decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or 0800 802 602.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this decision, please feel free to contact [MSD request email]

I will respond to you sooner if I am able to.

Ngā mihi,

Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau

-----Original Message-----
From: john luke <[FOI #32378 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 3:38 pm
To: OIA_Requests (MSD) <[MSD request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Fale Andrew Lesā

Dear Ministry of Social Development,

I am writing in relation to information obtained through an Official Information Act request to the Real Estate Authority (Our Ref: C64569), regarding Mr. Fale Andrew Lesā.

According to his application, Mr. Lesā claims that he served on the "Ministry of Social Development — MYD Executive Committee."

"Ministry of Social Development — MYD Executive Committee. APRIL 2007 - JANUARY 2014 This included reviewing policy, distributing grants from the MYD fund, and supporting youth organisations across the country."

I would appreciate it if you could please confirm whether this statement is accurate.

Additionally, I would like to request the following information:

The Terms of Reference for the MYD Executive Committee.

Details of the public call for expressions of interest for this role — how was the recruitment process conducted?

A copy of Mr. Lesā’s appointment letter.

An outline of the recruitment process for committee members, including:

What documentation or qualifications applicants were required to submit.

The assessment or selection criteria used.

Yours faithfully,

john luke

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #32378 email]

Is [MSD request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to Ministry of Social Development? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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This email and any attachments may contain information that is confidential and subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this email and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the author immediately and erase all copies of the email and attachments. The Ministry of Social Development accepts no responsibility for changes made to this message or attachments after transmission from the Ministry.

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IN-CONFIDENCE

Kia ora John Luke

I am writing to let you know that the Ministry's response to your request has been delayed. The response is with the final signatory for review and will be with you as soon as possible.

I apologise for the delay. You have the right to seek an investigation and review of this delay by the Ombudsman. Information about how to make a complaint is available at http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or 0800 802 602.

Ngā mihi,

Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau

-----Original Message-----
From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Sent: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 3:14 pm
To: '[FOI #32378 email]' <[FOI #32378 email]>
Subject: Ministry of Social Development | Your Official Information Act request

Kia ora John Luke,

I am writing to you regarding your request for information below. This letter is to advise you that the Ministry requires more time to respond to this request. In accordance with section 15(1) and 15A of the Official Information Act, the Ministry’s decision will be with you no later than 13 November 2025.

The reason for the extension is that consultations necessary to make a decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or 0800 802 602.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this decision, please feel free to contact [MSD request email]

I will respond to you sooner if I am able to.

Ngā mihi,

Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau

-----Original Message-----
From: john luke <[FOI #32378 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 3:38 pm
To: OIA_Requests (MSD) <[MSD request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Fale Andrew Lesā

Dear Ministry of Social Development,

I am writing in relation to information obtained through an Official Information Act request to the Real Estate Authority (Our Ref: C64569), regarding Mr. Fale Andrew Lesā.

According to his application, Mr. Lesā claims that he served on the "Ministry of Social Development — MYD Executive Committee."

"Ministry of Social Development — MYD Executive Committee. APRIL 2007 - JANUARY 2014 This included reviewing policy, distributing grants from the MYD fund, and supporting youth organisations across the country."

I would appreciate it if you could please confirm whether this statement is accurate.

Additionally, I would like to request the following information:

The Terms of Reference for the MYD Executive Committee.

Details of the public call for expressions of interest for this role — how was the recruitment process conducted?

A copy of Mr. Lesā’s appointment letter.

An outline of the recruitment process for committee members, including:

What documentation or qualifications applicants were required to submit.

The assessment or selection criteria used.

Yours faithfully,

john luke

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #32378 email]

Is [MSD request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to Ministry of Social Development? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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This email and any attachments may contain information that is confidential and subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this email and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the author immediately and erase all copies of the email and attachments. The Ministry of Social Development accepts no responsibility for changes made to this message or attachments after transmission from the Ministry.

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IN-CONFIDENCE

Tēnā koe John Luke,

Please find attached the Ministry’s response to your Official Information Act request.

Nā mātou noa, nā

Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau

-----Original Message-----
From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Sent: Thursday, 13 November 2025 3:26 pm
To: [FOI #32378 email]
Subject: RE: Ministry of Social Development | Your Official Information Act request

Kia ora John Luke

I am writing to let you know that the Ministry's response to your request has been delayed. The response is with the final signatory for review and will be with you as soon as possible.

I apologise for the delay. You have the right to seek an investigation and review of this delay by the Ombudsman. Information about how to make a complaint is available at http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or 0800 802 602.

Ngā mihi,

Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau

-----Original Message-----
From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Sent: Wednesday, 22 October 2025 3:14 pm
To: '[FOI #32378 email]' <[FOI #32378 email]>
Subject: Ministry of Social Development | Your Official Information Act request

Kia ora John Luke,

I am writing to you regarding your request for information below. This letter is to advise you that the Ministry requires more time to respond to this request. In accordance with section 15(1) and 15A of the Official Information Act, the Ministry’s decision will be with you no later than 13 November 2025.

The reason for the extension is that consultations necessary to make a decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or 0800 802 602.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this decision, please feel free to contact [MSD request email]

I will respond to you sooner if I am able to.

Ngā mihi,

Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau

-----Original Message-----
From: john luke <[FOI #32378 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 3:38 pm
To: OIA_Requests (MSD) <[MSD request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Fale Andrew Lesā

Dear Ministry of Social Development,

I am writing in relation to information obtained through an Official Information Act request to the Real Estate Authority (Our Ref: C64569), regarding Mr. Fale Andrew Lesā.

According to his application, Mr. Lesā claims that he served on the "Ministry of Social Development — MYD Executive Committee."

"Ministry of Social Development — MYD Executive Committee. APRIL 2007 - JANUARY 2014 This included reviewing policy, distributing grants from the MYD fund, and supporting youth organisations across the country."

I would appreciate it if you could please confirm whether this statement is accurate.

Additionally, I would like to request the following information:

The Terms of Reference for the MYD Executive Committee.

Details of the public call for expressions of interest for this role — how was the recruitment process conducted?

A copy of Mr. Lesā’s appointment letter.

An outline of the recruitment process for committee members, including:

What documentation or qualifications applicants were required to submit.

The assessment or selection criteria used.

Yours faithfully,

john luke

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #32378 email]

Is [MSD request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to Ministry of Social Development? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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This email and any attachments may contain information that is confidential and subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this email and attachments is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the author immediately and erase all copies of the email and attachments. The Ministry of Social Development accepts no responsibility for changes made to this message or attachments after transmission from the Ministry.

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