Consultation and negotiation costs of the TPP.

Marama Meikle made this Official Information request to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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From: Marama Meikle

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

Can I please request the following information relating to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

1a. What has it cost the New Zealand Taxpayer to negotiate the TPP from 2008 to present?

1b. What do these total costs entail? Can you please break down all costs associated on all levels regarding TPP negotiations?

2a. What are the total costs for consulting the New Zealand Public on the TPP from 2008 to present?

2b. How much in particular has it cost to consult specifically with maori on the TPP?

2c. What do these total costs entail? Can you please break down all costs associated on all levels regarding all consultation on the TPP?

Nga mihi

Marama Meikle

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Dear Marama,

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From: Marama Meikle [mailto:[FOI #3787 email]]
Sent: Friday, 18 March 2016 9:27 p.m.
To: ENQUIRIES
Subject: Official Information Act request - Consultation and negotiation costs of the TPP.

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

Can I please request the following information relating to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

1a. What has it cost the New Zealand Taxpayer to negotiate the TPP from 2008 to present?

1b. What do these total costs entail? Can you please break down all costs associated on all levels regarding TPP negotiations?

2a. What are the total costs for consulting the New Zealand Public on the TPP from 2008 to present?

2b. How much in particular has it cost to consult specifically with maori on the TPP?

2c. What do these total costs entail? Can you please break down all costs associated on all levels regarding all consultation on the TPP?

Nga mihi

Marama Meikle

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Please see the attached letter regarding your OIA request of 18 March 2016

 

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Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

 

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Dear Marama Meikle

Please see the attached letter regarding your OIA request of 18 March 2016

 

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19 April 2016
Letter advising extension to 4 May 2016

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4 May 2016
Partial release of requested information, letter from Agency explains why other parts are refused or unavailable.

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