Diplomatic Cables concerning Iraq

David Lindsey made this Official Information request to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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From: David Lindsey

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

Under the Official Information Act (1982), I request copies of all diplomatic cables sent to or from the following embassies between April 1, 2002 and April 1, 2003 on the subject of Iraq or Saddam Hussein:
1) New Zealand Embassy Washington, DC, United States
2) New Zealand Embassy Cairo, Egypt
3) New Zealand Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
4) New Zealand Embassy Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Yours faithfully,

David Lindsey

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Thank you for your OIA request, this email confirms receipt and advises that your request has been sent to the appropriate division for response.

Kind regards,

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

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Dear Mr Lindsey

Thank you for your OIA request. This email confirms receipt and advises that your request has been sent to the appropriate division for response.

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

195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Dear David Lindsey,

Thank you for your email of 25 July 2016, requesting information under the Official Information Act 1982 related to diplomatic cables concerning Iraq.

Could you please provide us with an alternative email address as we would like to discuss your request directly with you.

Kind regards,

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

T +64 4 439 8000 E [email address]

195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
www.mfat.govt.nz | www.safetravel.govt.nz | www.nzunsc.govt.nz

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From: David Lindsey

Dear ESD,

You may reach me directly at [email address].

Yours sincerely,

David Lindsey

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