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Kia ora Donna,

This email is to acknowledge receipt of your request for information
regarding Code of Conduct Complaints.

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in
any event no later than 16 April 2026, being 20 working days after the day
your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by
then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

As part of our commitment to openness and accountability, we are now
proactively publishing copies of requests for information and the
responses provided to these requests, on our website.  In doing so, we
will ensure we comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act 2020 and
redact any personal / identifying information from any response
published. 

If you have any questions about this, please don’t hesitate to get in
contact with me.

Ngâ mihi

 

 

[1][IMG] Simone Anthony | Democracy Support Officer
Democracy Services | Tararua District Council
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    | Mobile: +64 27 3125641
[2][IMG] [3][email address]
26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke 4930, PO Box 115
[4][IMG] [5]www.tararuadc.govt.nz
[6][IMG] [7]www.facebook.com/tararuadc

 

 

 

 

Dear Tararua 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:

 

Manawatû-Whanganui Local Authority Shared Services ( MWLASS)

and Tararua district 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

 

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

 

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:

[8][FOI #34132 email]

 

Is [9][Tararua District Council request email] the wrong address for Official Information
requests to Tararua District Council? If so, please contact us using this
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ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA
page.

 

 

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Kia ora Donna,

 

Can you please clarify that the information requested relates to external
complaints from members of the public?

 

Ngā mihi,

 

[1][IMG] Simone Anthony | Democracy Support Officer
Democracy Services | Tararua District Council
------------------------------------------------------
    | Mobile: +64 27 3125641
[2][IMG] [3][email address]
26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke 4930, PO Box 115
[4][IMG] [5]www.tararuadc.govt.nz
[6][IMG] [7]www.facebook.com/tararuadc

 

From: Simone Anthony
Sent: Wednesday, 18 March 2026 12:16 pm
To: '[FOI #34132 email]'
<[FOI #34132 email]>
Subject: CM: RE: Official Information request - Request for information
re: Code of Conduct complaints

 

Kia ora Donna,

This email is to acknowledge receipt of your request for information
regarding Code of Conduct Complaints.

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in
any event no later than 16 April 2026, being 20 working days after the day
your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by
then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

As part of our commitment to openness and accountability, we are now
proactively publishing copies of requests for information and the
responses provided to these requests, on our website.  In doing so, we
will ensure we comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act 2020 and
redact any personal / identifying information from any response
published. 

If you have any questions about this, please don’t hesitate to get in
contact with me.

Ngā mihi

 

 

[8][IMG] Simone Anthony | Democracy Support Officer
Democracy Services | Tararua District Council
-------------------------------------------------------
    | Mobile: +64 27 3125641
[9][IMG] [10][email address]
26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke 4930, PO Box 115
[11][IMG] [12]www.tararuadc.govt.nz
[13][IMG] [14]www.facebook.com/tararuadc

 

 

 

 

Dear Tararua 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 Tararua district 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

 

-------------------------------------------------------------------

 

This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

 

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:

[15][FOI #34132 email]

 

Is [16][Tararua District Council request email] the wrong address for Official Information
requests to Tararua District Council? If so, please contact us using this
form:

[17]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on
the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:

[18]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please
ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA
page.

 

 

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Kia ora Donna,

 

Thank you for providing further clarification and I acknowledge receipt of
your official information request dated 24 March 2026 for information
regarding Code of Conduct complaints about MWLASS Operation Manager Martyn
Boyce from members of the public dated January and March 2026.

 

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in
any event no later than 23 April 2026, being 20 working days after the day
your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by
then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

 

As part of our commitment to openness and accountability, we are now
proactively publishing copies of requests for information and the
responses provided to these requests, on our website.  In doing so, we
will ensure we comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act 2020 and
redact any personal / identifying information from any response published.

 

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact me.

 

Ngā mihi

 

[1][IMG] Simone Anthony | Democracy Support Officer
Democracy Services | Tararua District Council
------------------------------------------------------
    | Mobile: +64 27 3125641
[2][IMG] [3][email address]
26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke 4930, PO Box 115
[4][IMG] [5]www.tararuadc.govt.nz
[6][IMG] [7]www.facebook.com/tararuadc

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Kia ora Donna,

 

Thank you for your request dated 24 March 2026 seeking information
relating to two code of conduct complaints about MWLASS operation manager
Martyn Boyce from members of the public dated January and March 2026.

 

After assessing your request, we note that your request relates to an
employment matter that does not involve or relate to Tararua District
Council. As such, we are not the responsible employer in this matter.

 

For further assistance, you may wish to contact Horizons Regional Council
who is the responsible employer for MWLASS and is best placed to respond
to your enquiry.

 

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 freephone 0800 802 602.

 

If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact
me.

 

 

 

Ngā mihi,

 

 

[2][IMG] Simone Anthony | Democracy Support Officer
Democracy Services | Tararua District Council
------------------------------------------------------
    | Mobile: +64 27 3125641
[3][IMG] [4][email address]
26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke 4930, PO Box 115
[5][IMG] [6]www.tararuadc.govt.nz
[7][IMG] [8]www.facebook.com/tararuadc

 

From: Simone Anthony
Sent: Tuesday, 24 March 2026 4:03 pm
To: clampett trust <[FOI #34132 email]>
Subject: CM: RE: Official Information request - Request for information
re: Code of Conduct complaints

 

Kia ora Donna,

 

Thank you for providing further clarification and I acknowledge receipt of
your official information request dated 24 March 2026 for information
regarding Code of Conduct complaints about MWLASS Operation Manager Martyn
Boyce from members of the public dated January and March 2026.

 

We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in
any event no later than 23 April 2026, being 20 working days after the day
your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by
then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

 

As part of our commitment to openness and accountability, we are now
proactively publishing copies of requests for information and the
responses provided to these requests, on our website.  In doing so, we
will ensure we comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act 2020 and
redact any personal / identifying information from any response published.

 

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact me.

 

Ngā mihi

 

[9][IMG] Simone Anthony | Democracy Support Officer
Democracy Services | Tararua District Council
-------------------------------------------------------
    | Mobile: +64 27 3125641
[10][IMG] [11][email address]
26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke 4930, PO Box 115
[12][IMG] [13]www.tararuadc.govt.nz
[14][IMG] [15]www.facebook.com/tararuadc

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