Grants allocation dates and amounts
Levonne Scott made this Official Information request to Department of Conservation
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From: Levonne Scott
Dear Department of Conservation,
Dear OIA Official / Ministerial Services Team,
Request under the Official Information Act 1982
I am writing to request information regarding the funding and financial accountability records held by the Department of Conservation in relation to the Matuku Reserve Trust (also operating as Matuku Link, Charity Registration: CC53807).
Specifically, I request copies of the following documents spanning the last 10 years (2016 to the present date):
Funding Agreements & Grant Allocations: All documentation outlining the exact terms, conditions, and dollar amounts for grants allocated to the Trust, including but not limited to the Nature Heritage Fund baseline grant, the Jobs for Nature (Mahi mō te Taiao) allocations, and the DOC Community Fund grants (such as the $640,000 willow eradication project funding).
Accountability & Milestone Reports: Copies of all financial acquittal forms, progress updates, ledger declarations, and project milestone reports submitted by the Matuku Reserve Trust to DOC to verify how these allocated public funds were spent.
Audited/Declared Statements: Any internal financial declarations or balance disclosures supplied by the Trust to the Department as part of their ongoing grant compliance and monitoring.
As per Section 12 of the OIA, I am a New Zealand citizen/permanent resident currently residing in New Zealand.
I look forward to receiving your response within the statutory 20-working-day timeframe. If any part of this request requires clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Levonne Scott
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Kia ora Levonne,
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Kia ora Levonne SCOTT,
Thank you for your OIA request to the Department of Conservation which was
received on 03/06/2026
We are advising you that we are extending the 20 working day period to
respond to your request, as allowed under section 15A(1) of the Official
Information Act 1982. Please see attached letter for details.
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quote your reference number OIAD-9242.
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Kia ora Levonne,
Please find attached the Department of Conservation’s response to your
request, which we received on 03/06/2026.
If you have any queries email us at [1][email address].
Ngā mihi
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