
Ref: 25-212
[Porirua City Council request email]
22 October 2025
John Luke
Via email: [FYI request #32381 email]
Dear John
Official information request
I refer to your official information request dated 24 September 2025. The information you have requested
is enclosed. The questions you specified have been included as numbered headings in bold below, with
our response following each heading.
1. Nomination documents submitted by Yan Zhang for the election.
We have attached documents received as Appendix 1. Please note that some sections have been
withheld to protect the privacy of natural persons under s 7(2)(a) of the LGOIMA.
2. Any conflict of interest disclosures she has provided to the council.
Candidates are not required to file a conflict-of-interest declaration as part of the nominations process.
3. Any declaration of bankruptcy, if such a declaration was made or required.
Candidates are not required to file any such declaration as part of the nominations process.
4. Any name change certificate or supporting documentation, if applicable.
Candidates are not required to file such documentation as part of the nominations process.
5. Any communications between Yan Zhang and the Council that relate to her election, including
emails or formal correspondence.
Copies of all emails sent or received by the Council are attached as Appendix 2.
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact
[Porirua City Council request email].
Ngā mihi
Wendy Walker
Chief Executive
Kaiwhakahaere Matua