Request for information on University statistics relating to staff conduct matters
A. L. made this Official Information request to University of Auckland
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From: A. L.
Dear University of Auckland,
Could you please provide the following statistical information regarding staff conduct or misconduct matters (excluding student academic misconduct processes) recorded by The University from 1 January 2024 to the date of this request, whether held in reports, databases, or internal tracking systems:
1. Total Complaints: The total number of complaints/concerns recorded relating to staff conduct (counted as unique matters or cases, where applicable), broken down by:
• Category: e.g., harassment, bullying, discrimination, harmful sexual behaviour, etc., or equivalent used by The University. Please note if any complaints fall under multiple categories.
• Complainant Type: Student, staff, or external/third-party.
2. Progression & Status:
• The number of matters that proceeded to a formal investigation.
• The number of complaints currently closed vs. still in progress.
3. Review & Appeals:
• The number of cases where an internal appeal or review of the investigation/outcome was requested.
• The number/percentage of those requests that were granted.
4. Timelines: The average (mean and/or median and where possible, spread measures) time from the initial concern being raised to the conclusion of the formal investigation.
5. Outcomes:
• The number of complaints by outcome: withdrawn, not upheld, partially upheld, or fully upheld findings
• The number of cases resulting in: (a) formal disciplinary processes, (b) an instruction to improve/informal action, or (c) no action taken against the staff member.
•The number of cases resulting in a finding of serious misconduct (or equivalent classification, if used)
6. External Escalation:
• The number of cases where an external third-party process has been initiated (e.g., the Office of the Ombudsman, Office of the Privacy Commissioner, Human Rights Commission), where such information is centrally recorded or tracked
• Of those, how many are currently open vs. closed
• For closed cases, how many resulted in a substantiated or confirmed breach
If any part of this request is considered too broad or the information is not held in the form requested, I request reasonable assistance to refine the request and/or provision of the closest available reporting format in accordance with section 13 of the Official Information Act 1982. Where exact figures are not available, I request the closest available data or reasonable estimates.
I do not consider this request to require substantial collation or research under section 18(f); however, if any part is considered to do so, I request that it be refined rather than refused.
Yours faithfully,
A. L.
From: Legal
University of Auckland
Dear A. L.,
I refer to your request of 5 April 2026, for official information under
the Official Information Act 1982.
The University will respond to your request as soon as reasonably
practicable, and within the Official Information Act’s maximum time limit
of 20 working days from the date of your request (5 May 2026) unless that
time limit is extended under the Act.
Yours sincerely,
Adam
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Adam Miller
Kaiâwhina Ture | Legal Assistant
Te tari o te Ihorangi | Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
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From: A. L. <[FOI #34382 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 5 April 2026 4:58 pm
To: Legal <[University of Auckland request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Request for information on
University statistics relating to staff conduct matters
Dear University of Auckland,
Could you please provide the following statistical information regarding
staff conduct or misconduct matters (excluding student academic misconduct
processes) recorded by The University from 1 January 2024 to the date of
this request, whether held in reports, databases, or internal tracking
systems:
1. Total Complaints: The total number of complaints/concerns recorded
relating to staff conduct (counted as unique matters or cases, where
applicable), broken down by:
• Category: e.g., harassment, bullying, discrimination, harmful sexual
behaviour, etc., or equivalent used by The University. Please note if any
complaints fall under multiple categories.
• Complainant Type: Student, staff, or external/third-party.
2. Progression & Status:
• The number of matters that proceeded to a formal investigation.
• The number of complaints currently closed vs. still in progress.
3. Review & Appeals:
• The number of cases where an internal appeal or review of the
investigation/outcome was requested.
• The number/percentage of those requests that were granted.
4. Timelines: The average (mean and/or median and where possible, spread
measures) time from the initial concern being raised to the conclusion of
the formal investigation.
5. Outcomes:
• The number of complaints by outcome: withdrawn, not upheld, partially
upheld, or fully upheld findings
• The number of cases resulting in: (a) formal disciplinary processes, (b)
an instruction to improve/informal action, or (c) no action taken against
the staff member.
•The number of cases resulting in a finding of serious misconduct (or
equivalent classification, if used)
6. External Escalation:
• The number of cases where an external third-party process has been
initiated (e.g., the Office of the Ombudsman, Office of the Privacy
Commissioner, Human Rights Commission), where such information is
centrally recorded or tracked
• Of those, how many are currently open vs. closed
• For closed cases, how many resulted in a substantiated or confirmed
breach
If any part of this request is considered too broad or the information is
not held in the form requested, I request reasonable assistance to refine
the request and/or provision of the closest available reporting format in
accordance with section 13 of the Official Information Act 1982. Where
exact figures are not available, I request the closest available data or
reasonable estimates.
I do not consider this request to require substantial collation or
research under section 18(f); however, if any part is considered to do so,
I request that it be refined rather than refused.
Yours faithfully,
A. L.
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From: A. L.
Dear Legal,
I am writing to follow up on this OIA request, as today (May 5th, 2026) marks the end of the 20 working day response period.
I would appreciate a prompt response.
Yours sincerely,
A. L.
From: Legal
University of Auckland
Dear requester,
I refer to your request of 2 April 2026. As consultations necessary to
make a decision on your request are such that a response cannot reasonably
be given within the original time limit, the University has extended the
time limit for your request by 20 working days under section 15A(1)(b) of
the OIA.
The new maximum time limit for the University’s response is 3 June 2026;
we will respond to your request as soon as reasonably practicable.
You have the right to make a complaint to an Ombudsman if you are
dissatisfied with this extension.
Yours sincerely,
Landon Watt
Legal Advisor
Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland
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From: Adam Miller <[email address]> on behalf of Legal
<[University of Auckland request email]>
Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2026 1:43 PM
To: A. L. <[FYI request #34382 email]>
Cc: Legal <[University of Auckland request email]>
Subject: 2026-OIA-0055-AL
Dear A. L.,
I refer to your request of 5 April 2026, for official information under
the Official Information Act 1982.
The University will respond to your request as soon as reasonably
practicable, and within the Official Information Act’s maximum time limit
of 20 working days from the date of your request (5 May 2026) unless that
time limit is extended under the Act.
Yours sincerely,
Adam
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Adam Miller
Kaiāwhina Ture | Legal Assistant
Te tari o te Ihorangi | Office of the Vice-Chancellor
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
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From: A. L. <[FYI request #34382 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 5 April 2026 4:58 pm
To: Legal <[University of Auckland request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Request for information on
University statistics relating to staff conduct matters
Dear University of Auckland,
Could you please provide the following statistical information regarding
staff conduct or misconduct matters (excluding student academic misconduct
processes) recorded by The University from 1 January 2024 to the date of
this request, whether held in reports, databases, or internal tracking
systems:
1. Total Complaints: The total number of complaints/concerns recorded
relating to staff conduct (counted as unique matters or cases, where
applicable), broken down by:
• Category: e.g., harassment, bullying, discrimination, harmful sexual
behaviour, etc., or equivalent used by The University. Please note if any
complaints fall under multiple categories.
• Complainant Type: Student, staff, or external/third-party.
2. Progression & Status:
• The number of matters that proceeded to a formal investigation.
• The number of complaints currently closed vs. still in progress.
3. Review & Appeals:
• The number of cases where an internal appeal or review of the
investigation/outcome was requested.
• The number/percentage of those requests that were granted.
4. Timelines: The average (mean and/or median and where possible, spread
measures) time from the initial concern being raised to the conclusion of
the formal investigation.
5. Outcomes:
• The number of complaints by outcome: withdrawn, not upheld, partially
upheld, or fully upheld findings
• The number of cases resulting in: (a) formal disciplinary processes, (b)
an instruction to improve/informal action, or (c) no action taken against
the staff member.
•The number of cases resulting in a finding of serious misconduct (or
equivalent classification, if used)
6. External Escalation:
• The number of cases where an external third-party process has been
initiated (e.g., the Office of the Ombudsman, Office of the Privacy
Commissioner, Human Rights Commission), where such information is
centrally recorded or tracked
• Of those, how many are currently open vs. closed
• For closed cases, how many resulted in a substantiated or confirmed
breach
If any part of this request is considered too broad or the information is
not held in the form requested, I request reasonable assistance to refine
the request and/or provision of the closest available reporting format in
accordance with section 13 of the Official Information Act 1982. Where
exact figures are not available, I request the closest available data or
reasonable estimates.
I do not consider this request to require substantial collation or
research under section 18(f); however, if any part is considered to do so,
I request that it be refined rather than refused.
Yours faithfully,
A. L.
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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:
[FYI request #34382 email]
Is [University of Auckland request email] the wrong address for Official Information
requests to University of Auckland? If so, please contact us using this
form:
[3]https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...
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the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
[4]https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers
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page.
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