Serene Heater
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From: John S
Dear WorkSafe New Zealand,
I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982.
The WorkSafe Board meeting agenda and minutes for December 9, 2024 (Meeting 111) list the following items:
Item 4.3.1 (Appendix): Serene Heater Review Report
The minutes from this meeting state the Board "NOTED and ENDORSED" the recommendations and "endorsed management’s response."
I formally request copies of the following documents:
The "Serene Heater Review Report," referenced as Appendix 4.3.1 for the December 9, 2024 Board meeting.
The "management response" to the review, which was endorsed by the Board at the December 9, 2024 meeting.
Any reports, updates, or papers on the "review into Serene heaters"
Yours faithfully,
John
From: John S
Dear WorkSafe New Zealand,
Just following up with my OIA from October 29, 2025, please see below the request.
I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982.
The WorkSafe Board meeting agenda and minutes for December 9, 2024 (Meeting 111) list the following items:
Item 4.3.1 (Appendix): Serene Heater Review Report
The minutes from this meeting state the Board "NOTED and ENDORSED" the recommendations and "endorsed management’s response."
I formally request copies of the following documents:
The "Serene Heater Review Report," referenced as Appendix 4.3.1 for the December 9, 2024 Board meeting.
The "management response" to the review, which was endorsed by the Board at the December 9, 2024 meeting.
Any reports, updates, or papers on the "review into Serene heaters"
Yours faithfully,
John S
From: Ministerial Services – WorkSafe
WorkSafe New Zealand
Tēnā koe John
Thank you for following up as your original request was not received in our inbox. We acknowledge your Official Information Act request of 29 October 2025.
We will respond to your request in accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act as soon as reasonably practicable and not later than 20 working days.
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Ngā mihi,
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Dear WorkSafe New Zealand,
Just following up with my OIA from October 29, 2025, please see below the request.
I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982.
The WorkSafe Board meeting agenda and minutes for December 9, 2024 (Meeting 111) list the following items:
Item 4.3.1 (Appendix): Serene Heater Review Report The minutes from this meeting state the Board "NOTED and ENDORSED" the recommendations and "endorsed management’s response."
I formally request copies of the following documents:
The "Serene Heater Review Report," referenced as Appendix 4.3.1 for the December 9, 2024 Board meeting.
The "management response" to the review, which was endorsed by the Board at the December 9, 2024 meeting.
Any reports, updates, or papers on the "review into Serene heaters"
Yours faithfully,
John S
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Dear WorkSafe New Zealand,
I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act
1982.
The WorkSafe Board meeting agenda and minutes for December 9, 2024
(Meeting 111) list the following items:
Item 4.3.1 (Appendix): Serene Heater Review Report The minutes from
this meeting state the Board "NOTED and ENDORSED" the recommendations and
"endorsed management’s response."
I formally request copies of the following documents:
The "Serene Heater Review Report," referenced as Appendix 4.3.1 for the
December 9, 2024 Board meeting.
The "management response" to the review, which was endorsed by the Board
at the December 9, 2024 meeting.
Any reports, updates, or papers on the "review into Serene heaters"
Yours faithfully,
John
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