Request for a copy of the current constitution/statutes of the Asylum Seekers Support Trust (ASST)
Patricia Brevis made this Official Information request to Department of Internal Affairs
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From: Patricia Brevis
Dear Department of Internal Affairs,
I hereby request, under the Official Information Act 1982 of New Zealand, a copy of the current constitution/statutes of the Asylum Seekers Support Trust (ASST). I am making this request as a beneficiary, donor, and former board member of the said organization, which grants me a legitimate and direct interest.
According to the Official Information Act, any person has the right to access information held by public agencies in New Zealand, except in cases expressly provided for by law. The statutes constitute key administrative documents relevant for the transparency and good governance of registered entities.
I request that you provide me with a full and updated copy of the ASST’s constitution/statutes, or, if unavailable, access to the official document registered with Charities Services.
Yours faithfully,
Patricia Brevis
From: RIS Official Correspondence
Department of Internal Affairs
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The Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
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Dear Department of Internal Affairs,
I hereby request, under the Official Information Act 1982 of New Zealand,
a copy of the current constitution/statutes of the Asylum Seekers Support
Trust (ASST). I am making this request as a beneficiary, donor, and former
board member of the said organization, which grants me a legitimate and
direct interest.
According to the Official Information Act, any person has the right to
access information held by public agencies in New Zealand, except in cases
expressly provided for by law. The statutes constitute key administrative
documents relevant for the transparency and good governance of registered
entities.
I request that you provide me with a full and updated copy of the ASST’s
constitution/statutes, or, if unavailable, access to the official document
registered with Charities Services.
Yours faithfully,
Patricia Brevis
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From: Patricia Brevis
Dear RIS Official Correspondence,
I wish to thank you for acknowledging receipt of my request dated 6 October 2025, seeking access to the current constitution or statutes of the Asylum Seekers Support Trust (ASST).
The requested information is especially relevant considering that a recent judicial decision recognised that ASST operates with public funding from MBIE to provide emergency accommodation to asylum seekers.
In this context, access to the constitution and statutes is essential to understand how the organisation defines its charitable purposes and obligations towards its beneficiaries, in accordance with the Charities Act 2005 and the principles of transparency and good governance.
I would therefore be grateful if access to the full and updated version of the document could be prioritised, to help determine the legal and administrative framework under which ASST manages public funds and humanitarian services.
Thank you very much for your kind assistance and attention.
Yours sincerely,
Patricia Brevis
From: RIS Official Correspondence
Department of Internal Affairs
Kia ora,
Please see the attached response to your information request.
Ngā mihi
Linda
Linda Anderson | Advisor Official Correspondence
Regulatory and Identity Services
The Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
[1]www.dia.govt.nz
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