Our Ref: OIA-26-386
12 March 2026
Joe Clarke
[FYI request #33709 email]
Dear Joe
Re: Official Information Act request for information about Westbridge Residential School
I refer to your email to the Education Review Office dated 12 February 2026 for information about
Westbridge Residential School since 1 January 2025.
I can advise regarding your request for reports held by ERO about Westbridge Residential Schol, that
the most recent reports can be found on our website, as well as an executive summary of our report
that recommended its closure. These can be accessed at links below.
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Westbridge Residential School | Education Review Office
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Proactive release - Executive Summary of Westbridge Residential School ERO Report
The OIA requires that we advise you of our decision on your request no later than 20 working days
after the day we received your request.
Unfortunately, it has not been possible to meet that time limit and we are therefore writing to notify
you of an extension of the time under section 15A(1)(b) to 26 March 2026. This extension of 10 working
days is for consultation that is necessary to make a decision on your request.
Please note that it is our policy to proactively release our responses to official information requests
where possible. We do not publish requesters' personal information.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision.
Information about how to make a complaint is available at
http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
Yours sincerely,
Kaden Wilson
Chief of Staff
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