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Terminated staff due to vaccination status at DIA

Erika Whittome made this Official Information request to Department of Internal Affairs

The request was successful.

From: Erika Whittome

Dear Department of Internal Affairs,
I understand the government vaccination mandates were dropped sometime around Sept 2022 with the revoking of certain Covid19 orders by the state.

1. What number of staff did DIA terminate or place on any form of " extended leave" due to vaccination mandates in 2021/2022?
2. When did you initiate and then remove your policy for only employing vaccinated staff?
3. Would you please kindly share the emails and correspondence regarding this decision to initiate and then remove this policy for only hiring vaccinated staff?
4. Please share a copy of the policy in its draft and final form
5. Please share the workplace risk assessment for the Covid-19 disease

Yours faithfully,

Erika Whittome

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From: EntServ BP
Department of Internal Affairs

Kia Ora Erika,

Thank you for your OIA request.

The Department will provide its response to your request as soon as practicable and within twenty working days. The 20th working day is 5 May 2026.

Please note that in cases where the Department's response provides information that is identified to be of general public interest, the response may also be published on the Department of Internal Affairs website. If the Department publishes its response to your OIA request, all personal information, including your name and contact details, will be removed.

My Best,
Mani Saxena
Senior Business Advisor, Branch Performance Team
Enterprise Services | Nuku Toiere
Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs
Level 2, 45 Pipitea Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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From: Helen McComb
Department of Internal Affairs

Attachment OIA 2526 1062 E Whittome Response.pdf
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Attachment OIA 2526 1062 Risk Assessments.xlsx
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Kia ora Erika

 

Please find attached the response to your OIA request.

 

Ngā mihi

Helen

 

Helen McComb | Principal Advisor HR
Human Resources | Pūmanawa Tangata
Enterprise Services
Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
Mobile | 027 217 8584

 

 

 

 

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