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 &
Employment.
The Minister considers all correspondence important, however, as she
receives a large amount of correspondence, it is not always possible to
provide a personal response.
Please note the following guidelines:

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Kia ora Marcus,

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 documents, which would have been received by your office as seen at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www....

- BRIEFING-REQ-0031818 Mātauranga Māori and the SI&T system
- BRIEFING-REQ-0026236 Intellectual Property management policy implementation overview
- BRIEFING-REQ-0033168 Implications of legislative delay for Callaghan Innovation transfers
- BRIEFING-REQ-0032974 Update on current GeoNet funding and future options
- BRIEFING-REQ-0027170 Attendance at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2026
- BRIEFING-REQ-0035048 Meeting with Oracle
- BRIEFING-REQ-0032177 Transfer of Callaghan Innovation Assets to PROs
- BRIEFING-REQ-0032174 Finalising the Intellectual Property Management Policy
- BRIEFING-REQ-0033388 Raising Business Case Assessment Threshold
- BRIEFING-REQ-0032711 A strategic approach to international science engagement 

The reference number for your request is: PSTE-OI-26-016

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 Friday 7 August 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

Katie Donald | Private Secretary (Administration)

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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