Correspondence between Television New Zealand and NZME
Samuel Watson made this Official Information request to Television New Zealand Limited
The request was refused by Television New Zealand Limited.
From: Samuel Watson
Tēnā koe
I write to request information held by Television New Zealand Ltd (TVNZ).
In line with TVNZ’s obligations under the Official Information Act 1982, could you please provide a copy of all correspondence between TVNZ (or its solicitors, counsel or agents) and NZME relating to the investigation by NZME station(s)/masthead(s) of the publicly reported alleged incident involving Ms Maiki Sherman and Mr Lloyd Burr at Parliament in 2025.
For the avoidance of doubt, NZME in this request includes NZME Ltd, any companies of which NZME Ltd is the ultimate holding company, and any person acting on behalf of NZME (including its solicitors or counsel).
Yours faithfully,
Samuel Watson
From: OIA
Television New Zealand Limited
Kia ora Samuel
We have received your request and will respond within 20 working days.
Ngâ mihi,
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From: Samuel Watson <[FOI #34586 email]>
Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:44 PM
To: OIA <[TVNZ request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Correspondence between Television
New Zealand and NZME
Tçnâ koe I write to request information held by Television New Zealand Ltd
(TVNZ). In line with TVNZ’s obligations under the Official Information Act
1982, could you please provide a copy of all correspondence between TVNZ
(or its solicitors,
Tçnâ koe
I write to request information held by Television New Zealand Ltd (TVNZ).
In line with TVNZ’s obligations under the Official Information Act 1982, could you please provide a copy of all correspondence between TVNZ (or its solicitors, counsel or agents) and NZME relating to the investigation by NZME station(s)/masthead(s) of the publicly reported alleged incident involving Ms Maiki Sherman and Mr Lloyd Burr at Parliament in 2025.
For the avoidance of doubt, NZME in this request includes NZME Ltd, any companies of which NZME Ltd is the ultimate holding company, and any person acting on behalf of NZME (including its solicitors or counsel).
Yours faithfully,
Samuel Watson
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Television New Zealand Limited
Kia ora Samuel
Please see the attached response to your request for Official Information.
Ngā mihi,
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From: Samuel Watson <[FOI #34586 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 2 May 2026 1:45 pm
To: OIA <[TVNZ request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Correspondence between Television
New Zealand and NZME
Tēnā koe I write to request information held by Television New Zealand Ltd
(TVNZ). In line with TVNZ’s obligations under the Official Information Act
1982, could you please provide a copy of all correspondence between TVNZ
(or its solicitors,
Tēnā koe
I write to request information held by Television New Zealand Ltd (TVNZ).
In line with TVNZ’s obligations under the Official Information Act 1982, could you please provide a copy of all correspondence between TVNZ (or its solicitors, counsel or agents) and NZME relating to the investigation by NZME station(s)/masthead(s) of the publicly reported alleged incident involving Ms Maiki Sherman and Mr Lloyd Burr at Parliament in 2025.
For the avoidance of doubt, NZME in this request includes NZME Ltd, any companies of which NZME Ltd is the ultimate holding company, and any person acting on behalf of NZME (including its solicitors or counsel).
Yours faithfully,
Samuel Watson
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TVNZ’s decision makes no mention of the public interest test which must be applied before refusing a request on the grounds in s 9 of the Act. On this basis it appears they have not directed themselves properly as to the legal test, and, in any event, I consider their ultimate conclusion is wrong. I will be complaining to the Ombudsman.
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