AI Forum Sub-Committee on Social License
Marcus made this Official Information request to Penny Simmonds
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From: Marcus
Dear Penny Simmonds,
In your capacity as Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I would like to request a copy of the following document, which was received by Shane Reti's office back in March 2026
- BRIEFING-REQ-0027444 Meeting with AI Forum sub-committee on Social License
Yours faithfully,
Marcus
From: Penny Simmonds (MIN)
Penny Simmonds
Thank you for contacting Hon. Penny Simmonds, Member of Parliament for
Invercargill, Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, Minister for
Tertiary Education and Associate Minister for Social Development &
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From: Penny Simmonds (MIN)
Penny Simmonds
Kia ora,
Thank you for your request for official information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) to the Office of Hon Penny Simmonds. You requested:
" In your capacity as Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I would like to request a copy of the following document, which was received by Shane Reti's office back in March 2026 - BRIEFING-REQ-0027444 Meeting with AI Forum sub-committee on Social License"
The reference number for your request is: PSSI-OI-26-002
As required under the Official Information Act 1982, the Office will endeavour to respond to your request no later than 20 working days after the day your request was received. You can expect a response by 16 July 2026.
Under section 28(3) of the Act you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review any decisions made under this request. The Ombudsman may be contacted by email at: [email address] or by calling 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
Office of Hon Penny Simmonds
Minister for Tertiary Education
Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment
Email: [email address]
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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I followed up with Penny Simmonds office who mentioned that the response was delayed due to a clerical error. That is not the same thing as a response issued which extends the response time. I am still waiting to hear back at the time of writing.
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