Dear Ministry of Defence,
Pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982, I request disclosure of the following information:
Financial Allocations
A breakdown of all funds allocated, committed, or transferred by the New Zealand Government since 1 January 2023 to overseas governments, agencies, or entities in connection with military, defence, or security-related activities.
The total amount disbursed, categorized by recipient country, agency, or program.
Decision-Making Process
Copies of Cabinet papers, ministerial briefings, or Treasury documents that authorized or recommended these expenditures.
Any legal or policy frameworks cited as justification for such spending.
Recipient Legitimacy and Oversight
Documentation assessing the legitimacy, recognition status, or governance standards of recipient governments or entities.
Any risk assessments, due diligence reports, or oversight mechanisms applied before funds were transferred.
Public Accountability
Details of how these expenditures were communicated to Parliament or the public, including press releases, budget statements, or Hansard references.
Any monitoring or evaluation reports on the impact of these funds.
Format Requested
I request that the information be provided in electronic form (PDF or spreadsheet), with clear itemization of amounts, dates, and recipients.
Statutory Reference
Under section 12 of the Official Information Act 1982, I am entitled to this information as a New Zealand citizen. I remind the agency of its obligations under section 15 to respond no later than 20 working days after receipt of this request.
Closing
If any part of this request is refused, please provide the specific grounds under section 18 of the Act, and identify the person responsible for the decision.
Yours faithfully,
Nigel Gray