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Again, thank you for writing.

Office Hon Nicole McKee
Minister of Courts | Associate Minister of Justice

Kia ora,
 
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act request dated Thursday 23 October 2025. You have requested the following information:
 

"I noted on the most recent news- Fale Andrew Lesā Fale Andrew Lesā said he was a UN Diplomat. He wasn't. Now he's lost his jobs

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Could you please provide the letter issued by your office to him regarding his removal from these roles? Additionally, please share any communication you had with him concerning his suitability for the roles.

You also mentioned that you heard from him directly — could you clarify how that communication took place? Was it via email or a verbal conversation? If it was in written form, please supply a copy of the email or memo."

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in any event no later than Friday 21 November 2025, being 20 working days after the day your request was received in our office. Please note this timeframe takes into account Labour Day.

If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
 
Kind regards,

 
Office of Hon Nicole McKee
Minister of Courts | Associate Minister of Justice
Email: [email address]
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
Authorised by Hon. Nicole McKee, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
 
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