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From: James
Dear Karen Chhour,
Kia ora,
Under the OIA please provide a copy of all meeting requests from Chloe Swarbrick in the last 18 months to discuss homeless children in Auckland's CBD in the last 18 months.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
James
From: Karen Chhour (MIN)
Karen Chhour
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From: Karen Chhour (MIN)
Karen Chhour
Dear James,
Acknowledging your email of 24 February 2026 in which you submitted an
Official Information Act request as follows:
o a copy of all meeting requests from Chloe Swarbrick in the last 18
months to discuss homeless children in Auckland's CBD in the last 18
months.
Minister Chhour is considering your request in accordance with the Act,
and you can expect a response by 24 March 2026
Warm regards
| Office of Hon Karen Chhour
Minister for Children | Prevention of Family & Sexual Violence
Website: [1]www.Beehive,govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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