Request for information relating to Jade Paul – briefings and communications
Hanna Pataka made this Official Information request to Winston Peters
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From: Hanna Pataka
Dear Minister,
Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information relating to Jade Paul and any matters connected to her role, engagement, or associations in the context of ministerial offices.
1. Briefings and advice
Please provide:
- any briefings, aide memoires, or advice provided to the Rt Hon Winston Peters referring to Jade Paul
- any briefings or advice relating to her role, employment history, or departure from a ministerial office
2. Communications
Please provide communications (including emails, messages, and meeting notes) within the Minister’s office that refer to:
- Jade Paul
- any association between Jade Paul and Travis Ancelet, Ministerial Advisor to Hon Casey Costello
- any consideration of how such matters should be addressed or managed
3. Public statements and media handling
Please provide:
- any communications, talking points, or advice prepared in relation to public statements concerning Jade Paul
- any records relating to the development of responses to media enquiries or public commentary
4. Awareness and timing
Please provide records indicating:
- when the Minister or his office first became aware of Jade Paul’s role in a ministerial office
- when the Minister or his office first became aware of any association between Jade Paul and Travis Ancelet
- any subsequent discussions or actions taken in light of that awareness
5. Inter-office communications
Please provide communications between the Minister’s office and:
- the office of Hon Casey Costello
- Ministerial Services or relevant departments
- that refer to Jade Paul or any related matters.
Administrative matters
I request that:
- information is provided in electronic form where possible
- any grounds for withholding information under the Act are clearly specified
- a schedule of documents is provided for any information withheld in full or in part
- If any part of this request is likely to be refused due to substantial collation or research, please contact me so that I can refine the scope.
Nāku noa, nā
Hanna Pataka
From: Winston Peters (MIN)
Winston Peters
Dear Correspondent
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