Kia ora Trevor,

 

Please find attached letter formally acknowledging receipt of your
Information request received January 22, 2026.

 

We will endeavor to respond to your request as soon as possible and no
later than February 20, 2026.

 

The response date shown takes into account:

o Auckland Anniversary (26 January)
o Waitangi Day (6 February)

 

Please note that the details of an Official Information Request, including
the name of the individual/organization requesting the information, may be
made publicly available or used for reporting purposes. If you do not want
your name disclosed, please contact our Official Information and Privacy
Officer by emailing [1][email address], we will not
disclose the contact details of the requestor.

 

If any additional factors come to light which are relevant to your
request, please don’t hesitate to contact us so these can be taken into
account.

 

Nāku noa, nā

 

 

Atiraira Thatcher

Summer Student: Engagement and Maori Partnerships
Te Kaunihera o Te Tairāwhiti - Gisborne District Council
E: [2][email address] | P: +64 6 867 2049, 0800 653
800
A: 15 Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne | [3]Web | [4]Fb | [5]App

 

 

 

References

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1. mailto:[email address]
2. mailto:[email address]
3. https://www.gdc.govt.nz/
4. https://www.facebook.com/gisbornedc
5. https://www.gdc.govt.nz/council/contact-us

Kia ora Trevor,

 

Please find attached letter seeking further clarification of your official
Information request.

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

 

Ngâ mihi,

 

Atiraira Thatcher

Summer Student: Engagement and Maori Partnerships
Te Kaunihera o Te Tairâwhiti - Gisborne District Council
E: [1][email address] | P: +64 6 867 2049, 0800 653
800
A: 15 Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne | [2]Web | [3]Fb | [4]App

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

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1. mailto:[email address]
2. https://www.gdc.govt.nz/
3. https://www.facebook.com/gisbornedc
4. https://www.gdc.govt.nz/council/contact-us

Kia ora Trevor,

 

Please find attached letter seeking more clarification of your official
Information request.

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

 

Ngâ mihi,

 

Atiraira Thatcher

Summer Student: Engagement and Maori Partnerships
Te Kaunihera o Te Tairâwhiti - Gisborne District Council
E: [1][email address] | P: +64 6 867 2049, 0800 653
800
A: 15 Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne | [2]Web | [3]Fb | [4]App

 

 

 

References

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1. mailto:[email address]
2. https://www.gdc.govt.nz/
3. https://www.facebook.com/gisbornedc
4. https://www.gdc.govt.nz/council/contact-us

Kia ora Trevor,

 

Please find attached Council’s formal response to your Official
Information Request dated 22 January 2026.

 

As outlined in the attached letter, Council sought clarification in
relation to parts of your request. As no clarification was received, we
have responded to the aspects of the request that were sufficiently clear
and made a decision on the remaining parts accordingly.

 

If you have any questions regarding the information provided, please
contact us at [1][email address].

You have the right to seek an investigation and review of this response by
the Ombudsman under section 27 of the Local Government Official
Information and Meetings Act 1987. Information about how to make a
complaint is available at [2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or by calling
0800 802 602.

 

Ngâ mihi,

       
Frances Kennedy
Official Information and Privacy Officer
Te Kaunihera o Te Tairâwhiti - Gisborne District Council
E: [3][email address] | P:0800 653 800
A: 15 Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne | [4]Web | [5]Fb | [6]App

 

From: Official Information <[email address]>
Sent: Thursday, 22 January 2026 1:48 pm
To: [FOI #33574 email]
Subject: 369055 Official Information Request - Acknowledgement

 

Kia ora Trevor,

 

Please find attached letter formally acknowledging receipt of your
Information request received January 22, 2026.

 

We will endeavor to respond to your request as soon as possible and no
later than February 20, 2026.

 

The response date shown takes into account:

o Auckland Anniversary (26 January)
o Waitangi Day (6 February)

 

Please note that the details of an Official Information Request, including
the name of the individual/organization requesting the information, may be
made publicly available or used for reporting purposes. If you do not want
your name disclosed, please contact our Official Information and Privacy
Officer by emailing [7][email address], we will not
disclose the contact details of the requestor.

 

If any additional factors come to light which are relevant to your
request, please don’t hesitate to contact us so these can be taken into
account.

 

Nâku noa, nâ

 

 

Atiraira Thatcher

Summer Student: Engagement and Maori Partnerships
Te Kaunihera o Te Tairâwhiti - Gisborne District Council
E: [8][email address] | P: +64 6 867 2049, 0800 653
800
A: 15 Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne | [9]Web | [10]Fb | [11]App

 

 

 

References

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1. mailto:[email address]
2. http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/
3. mailto:[email address]
4. https://www.gdc.govt.nz/
5. https://www.facebook.com/gisbornedc
6. https://www.gdc.govt.nz/council/contact-us
7. mailto:[email address]
8. mailto:[email address]
9. https://www.gdc.govt.nz/
10. https://www.facebook.com/gisbornedc
11. https://www.gdc.govt.nz/council/contact-us