17 February 2026
Dr Robert Shaw
[FYI request #33719 email]
Ref: OIA-2025/26-0504
Tēnā koe Dr Shaw,
Official Information Act request for documents regarding options or decision-making
relating to the proposed terminal to import fossil fuels from overseas
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), which
was received by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on 13 February
2026. You requested:
“Could you please provide me with copies of all documents which went to Cabinet or
Ministers regarding options or decision-making that pertains to the proposed terminal to
import fossil fuels from overseas.”
I believe the information you have requested is more closely connected to the functions of
the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Accordingly, I have decided to
transfer your request to MIBE under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act.
Please note that DPMC holds all Cabinet and Cabinet Committee papers and Minutes as
Cabinet Office is a business unit within DPMC. However, DPMC transfers requests for
Cabinet papers to the relevant portfolio Minister or for previous governments to the relevant
government agency as they are in the best position to assess them for release under the Act.
They are transferred under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act on the basis that the information being
more closely connected to the Minister’s or agency’s functions. This is also set out in
paragraph 8.5 of the Cabinet Manual, which can be found on DPMC's website at:
www.dpmc.govt.nz/our-business-units/cabinet-office/supporting-work-cabinet/cabinet-
manual. MBIE has the usual timeframes under the Act from receipt of this transfer to make a decision
on your request.
Nākū noa, nā,
Jenna Hansen
Manager, Accountability and Ministerial Services
5141848
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz