17 November 2025
Ref: DOIA-REQ-0022845-V Tempsky
V Tempsky
Email: [FYI request #32605 email]
Tēnā koe,
Thank you for your email of 20 October 2025 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the fol owing information:
Please provide copies of all documents and correspondence relating to the 2025 Defence Industry Strategy.
I am writing to advise you that MBIE wil provide a response but needs to extend the time available to
answer your request. MBIE’s response wil be sent to you no later than 5 December 2025.
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
Andrew Johnson
Manager Space Policy and Sector Development
Labour, Science and Enterprise, MBIE