11 Macy 2026
Our Ref: C67200
By email: [FYI request #34475 email]
Tēnā koe John,
Official Information Act 1982 (OIA): Request for licensee information
I refer to your request for information, dated 12 April 2026, for the following:
I note that in your previous release, “REA Investigations Manual v2017.pdf,” it is
stated:
“The Authority’s Statement of Intent (SOI) sets out an end-to-end process time of 6
months for completion of 75% of the complaints handled by the Authority.”
As at 12 April 2026, could you please provide the following information:
The total number of cases currently on hand with the REA.
Details of the oldest cases still on hand, e.g. when this oldest cases first been
received and what stages it is etc.
The percentage of cases completed within the 6-month timeframe.
The number of cases that have been on hand for:
more than 9 months
more than 12 months
more than 18 months
In addition, does your case management system include defined stages? If so, could
you please outline the stages used within your system?
We have considered your request under the OIA.
Information being released
As of 5 May 2026:
The total number of complaints on hand with the REA is 397
The oldest case on hand, was opened on 8 August 2022, and is currently with the
Complaints Assessment Committee.
In the current financial year to date (from 1 July 2025 to 5 May 2026):
REA has closed 61% of complaints within 6 months
As of 5 May 2026:
Number of complaints on hand:
o More than 9 months: 130
o More than 12 months: 99
o More than 18 months: 48
The case management system uses defined stages:
Open
With Enquiries and Jurisdiction
With Assessment, Resolution and Referral
With Investigations
With CAC Support
With Legal
Legal - Charges
Legal - Under Appeal
Next steps
You have the right to make a complaint, in respect of this response, to the Ombudsman.
Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz.
You may make the complaint online at that web address, by email at
[email address], or in writing to the following address:
The Ombudsman
PO Box 10 152
WELLINGTON 6143
Nāku iti noa, nā
Andrew Tringham
Head of Regulatory Response and Legal/General Counsel