29 May 2026
Brooke H
[FYI request #33932 email]
DOIA-REQ-0028610
Tēnā koe Brooke,
Thank you for your emails of 3 March 2026 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) requesting information regarding the Philippines Working Holiday Visa under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act).
On 31 March 2026, we advised you of an extension of the timeframe to respond to your request under
section 15(1)(a) of the Act, to 31 May 2026.
Our response We have decided to grant your request and provide you the requested information, however it will take
some time to process. We will send you the information as soon as it is ready and without undue delay,
by or before 8 June 2026.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of the decisions made in your
request. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, please contact
[email address]. Nāku noa, nā
Katy Goodwin
Acting Manager, Ministerial Services
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment