Number of Staff in Public Relations or Communications Roles
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From: T Hayden
Tēnā koutou,
I would like to request the number of staff in public relations or communications roles at the Ministry of Social Development for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021.
Ngā mihi nui,
T Hayden
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Ministry of Social Development
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Tēnā koe T Hayden
Thank you for your email received 1 March 2026, under the Official Information Act 1982. Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate officials at National Office to respond.
Ngā manaakitanga,
Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
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Subject: Official Information request - Number of Staff in Public Relations or Communications Roles
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Tēnā koutou,
I would like to request the number of staff in public relations or communications roles at the Ministry of Social Development for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021.
Ngā mihi nui,
T Hayden
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From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
IN-CONFIDENCE
Kia ora T Hayden
I am writing to you regarding your request for information below. This
letter is to advise you that the Ministry has received your request,
however requires more time to respond to this request. In accordance with
section 15(1) and 15A of the Official Information Act, the Ministry’s
decision will be with you no later than 22 April 2025
The reason for the extension is that consultations necessary to make a
decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request
cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.
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 0800 802 602.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this
decision, please feel free to contact [2][MSD request email]
We will respond to you sooner if we are able to.
Nga mihi,
Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whanau
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From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
IN-CONFIDENCE
Dear T Hayden
Please find attached the Ministry’s response to your Official Information
Act request.
Yours sincerely
Official Information team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whânau.
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