29 April 2026
File Ref: 260322
Mark Harris
[FYI request #34332 email] Dear Mark,
Thank you for your Official Information Act request, received on 1 April 2026.
Under section 15A of the Official Information Act, we have decided to extend the time limit for
deciding on your request by an additional 20 working days. This extension will also apply to the
time limit for transferring your request, should this become relevant. A decision on your request
will now be due by 2 June 2026.
The extension is required because your request requires a search through a large quantity of
information before a decision can be made on your request.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review this decision, and further
information is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz. If you require further assistance, please contact
[email address]. Yours sincerely
Rob Pope
Head of Inspectorate