Request for information re Code Of Conduct complaints
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From: clampett trust
Dear Horowhenua District Council,
Subject: Request for Information under LGOIMA – Code of Conduct Complaints
Dear Sir/Madam,
Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 I respectfully request the following information relating to the handling of Code of Conduct complaints and associated governance processes.
1. Complaint Handling Policies:
Please provide copies of all policies, procedures, or guidelines governing the receipt, assessment, investigation, and resolution of Code of Conduct complaints relating to:
-staff
-senior management
-council-controlled organisation officers
-governance officials.
2. Records Relating to the Complaints Submitted
Please provide copies of any records relating to the receipt, assessment, consideration, or handling of the Code of Conduct complaints submitted on or about 20 January 2026 to 12 March 2026.
This request includes (but is not limited to):
-internal memoranda
-file notes
-reports
-assessment documents
-correspondence between staff involved in handling the complaints.
3. Internal Communications
Please provide copies of internal communications (including emails, memoranda, and correspondence) relating to the complaints and their handling.
This request includes communications between:
-staff and management
-governance or corporate services staff
-legal advisers
-officers responsible for complaint handling.
4. Communications Between Organisations
Please provide copies of communications between:
Manawatū-Whanganui Local Authority Shared Services ( MWLASS)
and Horowhenua Regional Council and/or any shareholder councils concerning the complaints and their handling.
5. Governance Reporting
Please provide copies of any reports, briefings, or correspondence provided to councillors, council governance committees, or shareholder representatives regarding the complaints. (LGOIMA requests will be sent to the shareholder councils)
6. Complaint Handling Outcomes
Please provide any records identifying the outcome of the complaints, including any decisions made regarding investigation, dismissal, or further action.
If any information requested is withheld, I request that the specific grounds for refusal under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 be clearly identified.
If any part of this request is considered too broad, I would be happy to discuss refinement to assist with processing.
I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe.
Kind regards,
Donna on behalf of
Clampett trust
From: LGOIMA Officer
Horowhenua District Council
Tēnā koe | Dear Donna
Thank you for emailing Horowhenua District Council. We acknowledge receipt
of your request dated 17 March 2026 for information under the Local
Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA).
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Ngā mihi | Best regards
Neisha
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LGOIMA Response Letter Clampett Trust Code of Conduct complaints.pdf
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Supporting Documentation Performance Improvement Management and Disciplinary Policy July 2020.PDF.pdf
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Tēnā koe | Dear Donna
Please find attached a response to your request for information under
LGOIMA.
Ngā mihi | Best regards
Neisha
For request(s) for information made under Local Government Official
Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA)
Email - [Horowhenua District Council request email]
Online -
https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/Council/D...
For request(s) made under the Privacy Act 2020
Email - [email address]
Online -
https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/Council/D...
Please note my days of work are 630am to 3pm, Monday to Friday
You can reach me via my cell phone, Teams or email during work hours
MON TUE WED THU FRI
✓ WFH ✓ ✓ WFH
LGOIMA Officer
Waea Mahi | (06) 366 0999
126 Oxford Street, Levin
Private Bag 4002, Levin 5540
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