Dear Department of Internal Affairs,
Under the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting information regarding the digital infrastructure used for tracking and managing COVID-19 in New Zealand. Specifically, I request:

The dates on which the digital systems used for COVID-19 tracking (including, but not limited to, contact tracing apps, QR code scanning systems, or other electronic tracking platforms) were first made available to the public or operational within New Zealand.

Any official documentation outlining the rollout schedule or launch dates of these systems.

Any updates, upgrades, or expansions to this digital infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the dates these changes were implemented.

If any part of this information is withheld under the Act, I request that you provide the reasons for withholding and the relevant sections of the Act applied.

Thank you for your assistance.

Yours faithfully,

Athina Andonatou