USS Sampson and the New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act (1987).
Lance O'Riley made this Official Information request to Prime Minister
The request was refused by Prime Minister.
From: Lance O'Riley
Dear Prime Minister,
I am making a request under the Official Information Act (1982) and with to receive the following information in regards to the upcoming visit of the USS Sampson.
1: The process used to determine if the USS Sampson was to be granted entry into New Zealand waters.
2: Reasons why any previous ships from other nations (US or otherwise) have been declined under similar circumstances.
3: Copy of the information received to provide assurances that the USS Sampson is neither nuclear powered or armed in line with the New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act (1987).
Yours faithfully,
Lance O'Riley
From: J Key (MIN)
Prime Minister
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From: ESD
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Dear Lance O’Riley
Thank you for your OIA request:
“2: Reasons why any previous ships from other nations (US or otherwise)
have been declined under similar circumstances”.
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 | Manatû Aorere
195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
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From: Sarah Boyle
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From: ESD
[UNCLASSIFIED]
From: ESD
Sent: Friday, 2 December 2016 2:57 p.m.
To: [1][email address]
Subject: OIA request
Dear Lance O’Riley,
Please find attached a response to your OIA request.
Kind regards,
Executive Services
Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere
Email: [2][email address]
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message in error, please email or telephone the sender immediately."
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