
Security Classification - None
OIA26-0384
4 June 2026
Cher Ryker
[FYI request #34698 email]
Dear Cher Ryker,
Thank you for your email of 13 May 2026 requesting information relating to aerial spraying
over West Auckland in 2003.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will not be able to respond within the timeframe set
out in the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) in accordance with section 15A(1)(a) as your
request necessitates a search through a large quantity of information and meeting the normal
20-working-day time limit would unreasonably interfere with the operations of MPI.
MPI will reply to your request by no later than 3 July 2026, earlier if possible.
Should you have any concerns with this extension, I would encourage you to raise these with
the Ministry for Primary Industries at
[email address]. Alternatively, you
are advised of your right to also raise any concerns with the Office of the Ombudsman.
Contact details are: Office of the Ombudsman, PO Box 10152, Wellington 6143 or at
[email address]. Yours sincerely.
Michelle Morehu
Director Government Services
Ministry for Primary Industries
Charles Fergusson Building
38-42 Bowen Street
PO Box 2526
Wel ington 6140, New Zealand
mpi.govt.nz