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Health and conduct declaration

edward james made this Official Information request to University of Otago

Response to this request is delayed. By law, University of Otago should normally have responded promptly and by (details and exceptions)

From: edward james

Dear University of Otago,

I request the following information regarding admissions to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) programme at the University of Otago:

The number of applicants, within each of the past five admission cycles, who were declined entry to the MBChB programme where health-related concerns disclosed through the Health and Conduct Declaration process were a contributing factor in the decision to decline admission.

If available, the number of applicants within each of the past five admission cycles whose health declarations were referred for further review by the relevant Health and Conduct Review Group or equivalent committee/panel.

I understand that any personal identifying information relating to applicants may be withheld in accordance with the Privacy Act and Official Information Act provisions, and I am only requesting anonymised/statistical and policy-based information.

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From: UoO - Official Information Act
University of Otago

Tēnā koe

We acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act request.

If we have any questions or need to seek clarification on any points we will be in touch soon. Otherwise, we will seek to respond to your request as soon as practicable and no later than 20 working days after the date your request was received (by 7 May 2026). If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will notify you of an extension of this timeframe.

Ngā mihi

JO PEARSON (she/her)
Coordinator Official Information and Compliance

Office of the Registrar and Secretary to the Council | Te Tari o Te Pouroki me te Kaituhi ki te Kaunihera
University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka

New Zealand | Aotearoa

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From: UoO - Official Information Act
University of Otago

Tçnâ koe

I refer to your information request dated 8 April 2026 made under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act).

The Act requires that we advise you of our decision on your request no later than 20 working days after the date your request was received. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to meet that time limit. We are therefore writing to notify you, under section 15A of the Act, of an extension of the time to make our decision in respect of your request, by a further 10 working days (to 5 June 2026).

This extension is necessary to allow for consultations to make a proper decision on your request. We thank you for your patience and will endeavour to provide our response sooner if possible.

If you are not satisfied with our extension of time, you have the right to make a complaint to the Ombudsman under section 28(3) of the Act. However, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss any concerns with you first.

Ngâ mihi
Bill

Bill Frewen (he/him) BA LLB
Manager Policy and Compliance | Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa Here mete Tikaka Mahi

Office of the Registrar and Secretary to the Council | Te Tari o Te Pouroki me te Kaituhi ki te Kaunihera University of Otago – Ôtâkou Whakaihu Waka New Zealand | Aotearoa

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