
23 June 2026
Will Evans
[FYI request #34775 email]
Official information request
Our ref: R001495
Tēnā koe Will
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request received on 25 May 2026. You
requested:
“I'd like to OIA request copies of reports and briefings on the use of AI in government.”
Extension of timeframe to make a decision
The OIA requires that we advise you of our decision on your request no later than 20 working days
after the day we received your request. Unfortunately, it wil not be possible to meet that time
limit. We are therefore writing to notify you of an extension of the time to make our decision, to
30 June 2026.
This extension is necessary in accordance with section 15A of the OIA. Our initial scoping has
indicated that both the search through a large quantity of information and the consultations
necessary to make a decision on the request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably be
formulated within the original time limit.
Right of review
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please contact
[Ministry for Regulation request email].
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision.
Information about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
Please note that we may publish this response (with your details removed) on the Ministry for
Regulation website.
Ngā mihi
Aisling Risdon
Head of Ministerial and Strategic Services
Ministry for Regulation
Page 1 of 1