Samuel Watson
No address provided
Via email: [FYI request #34586 email]
2 June 2026
Kia ora Mr Watson
Official Information Act request dated 2 May 2026
We refer to your email dated 2 May 2026 requesting information under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act).
Request:
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).
Response:
Responsive information has been withheld on the fol owing bases:
• section 9(2)(a): to protect the privacy of persons involved, including Ms
Sherman and others; and
• section 9(2)(g)(ii): for the protection of people from harassment; you will be
aware of Ms Sherman’s public statements in this regard.
We trust this information assists. If you are dissatisfied with this response, section 28
of the Act sets out the circumstances in which you may make a complaint to the
Ombudsman in order to seek an investigation and review of this decision.
Yours sincerely,
Official Information Requests Team
TVNZ