10 November 2025
Ref: DOIA-REQ-0022474-Peter Ituma
Peter Ituma
Email: [FYI request #32560 email]
Tēnā koe Peter Ituma
Thank you for your email of 12 October 2025 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and 
Employment (MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the 
following information:
I request the following information relating to water leaks, plumbing failures, or 
water-damage-related maintenance across all properties that are owned, managed, 
leased, or otherwise occupied by MBIE, including—where applicable—offices, 
regional premises, storage facilities, archives, or co-located service centres:
The date, address, and facility/building name for each recorded incident involving 
water leaks, plumbing failures, burst pipes, roof or ceiling leaks, or other forms of 
water ingress, between 1 January 2019 and 12 October 2025.
A brief description of each incident and, where applicable, the identified cause (e.g., 
infrastructure degradation, weather event, accidental damage, etc.).
The type of work undertaken (e.g., temporary repair, full replacement, waterproofing, 
plumbing upgrade, etc.).
The contractor name or internal business unit responsible for the work.
The total cost of each repair, broken down by labour, materials, and associated fees 
(where available).
Whether the cost was covered by insurance, or by MBIE’s operational or capital 
budgets.
I am writing to advise you that MBIE will provide a response but needs to extend the time 
available to answer your request. MBIE’s response will be sent to you no later than 25 
November 2025.

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The reason for the extension is that consultations necessary to make a decision on your 
request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time 
limit.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any 
further assistance, please contact [email address].
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of our decision to 
extend the time limit. Information about how to make a complaint is available at 
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Adrian Regnault
General Manager
Corporate Shared Services

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