Kia ora, 

 

We refer to your information request below. Hamilton City Council provides
the following response. 

 

Your request: 

 

 Re: Delegation Instruments for MWLASS and Debt Management Central (DMC)
1. Pursuant to s10 LGOIMA 1987 kindly provide all documents relating to
delegations of authority granted to Manawatu-Wanganui Local Authority
Shared Services ( MWLASS) for debt recovery. litigation or document
service, including:
a) shareholder resolutions or CEO instruments from 2008-2026.
b) Statement of expectations or performance agreements under LGA 2002
s57-64.
c) Any Long Term Plan references ( confirming absence).
2. Provide all MWLASS sub-delegations to Debt Management Central (DMC),
including agency agreements, warrants, or limits on proceedings/service
for debt collection of rates and sale of abandoned lands including civil
cases.
3. Confirm DMC's legal status ( incorporated or agent) and chain of
authority from Horizons to MWLASS to DMC.
4. Electronic PDF format within 20 working days under s15. Specify
witholdings under s17 with review details. No charge unless notified (
s16) but note this is a public interest matter.

 

Our response: 

 

Hamilton City Council does not have any association with this shared
agreement as such we are refusing this request under s17(e) of LGOIMA –
this information does not exist.

 

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
[1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602. 

 

Ngaa mihi

Keeley Faulkner

Official Information Advisor & Legal Support Officer

Governance & Assurance Team | Partnerships, communication & Maaori

Email: [2][Hamilton City Council request email]

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From: clampett trust <[8][FOI #33768 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 18 February 2026 11:19 pm
To: Official Information <[9][Hamilton City Council request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Delegation Instruments and Service
Agreements to MWLASS/DMC

 

Dear Hamilton City Council,

Dear Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council,

Request under Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987

Re: Delegation Instruments for MWLASS and Debt Management Central (DMC)

1. Pursuant to s10 LGOIMA 1987 kindly provide all documents relating to
delegations of authority granted to Manawatu-Wanganui Local Authority
Shared Services ( MWLASS) for debt recovery. litigation or document
service, including:
a) shareholder resolutions or CEO instruments from 2008-2026.
b) Statement of expectations or performance agreements under LGA 2002
s57-64.
c) Any Long Term Plan references ( confirming absence).

2. Provide all MWLASS sub-delegations to Debt Management Central (DMC),
including agency agreements, warrants, or limits on proceedings/service
for debt collection of rates and sale of abandoned lands including civil
cases.

3. Confirm DMC's legal status ( incorporated or agent) and chain of
authority from Horizons to MWLASS to DMC.

4. Electronic PDF format within 20 working days under s15. Specify
witholdings under s17 with review details. No charge unless notified (
s16) but note this is a public interest matter.

Yours faithfully,
Trustee on behalf of
clampett trust

Yours faithfully,

clampett trust

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