Kia ora Louise,
 
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 26/03/2026 requesting, under the Official
Information Act 1982, the following:
 
I am seeking all documents, reports, plans, letters, ministerial advice,
and responses relating to the research and development of a circular
economy plan for NZ.

Following this research, commissioned and undertaken,
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What was developed by MBIE, shared with the government, their response and
any plans developed?
 
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and no
later than 28/04/2026, 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. If you have any enquiries
regarding your request feel free to contact us via email to
[1][MBIE request email].
 
Nāku noa, nā
Ministerial Services
Strategy and Assurance
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 |  P O Box 1473 Wellington 6140

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Kia ora Louise

 

Thank you for your email. We are currently finalising our response. We
expect to respond to your request within the next few days.

Ngā mihi nui,

Ministerial Services
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

[1]15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140

 

 

 

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From: Louise <[2][FOI #34254 email]>; 
Received: Tue Apr 21 2026 10:23:28 GMT+1200 (New Zealand Standard Time)
To: OIA <[3][MBIE request email]>; 
Subject: Re: Official Information request - All documents, reports, plans,
letters, ministerial advice and responses relating to the research and
development of a circular economy plan for NZ.

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Dear Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment,

Can you please provide details of when this is likely to be received?

Yours faithfully,

Louise Nash

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Kia ora Louise
 
Please see attached our response to your request for information under the
Official Information Act 1982.

Ngā mihi nui,

Ministerial Services
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140