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Dear Suzanne Newton

On behalf of the Hon Grant Robertson, Minister of Finance, Minister for Sport and Recreation and Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, I acknowledge receipt of your letter of 21 March 2018 information regarding President Barack Obama’s visit to New Zealand in March 2018.

Your request was received in this office on 21 March 2018 and will be responded to under the provisions of the Official Information Act.

Yours sincerely

Katy Greco-Ainslie
Private Secretary

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From: Suzanne Newton [mailto:[FOI #7496 email]]
Sent: Wednesday, 21 March 2018 10:52 AM
To: G Robertson (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Expenses paid by the New Zealand Tax Payer regarding visit of ex-President Barrack Obama, March 2018

Dear Grant Robertson,

I would like to know the full amount of the cost to the New Zealand tax payer for the visit of Ex-President Barack Obama to New Zealand in March 2018.

Included in this, but not exclusive to, I would like to know the full cost of any travel, vehicles, security measures, accommodation, meals, Special Services, time involved in preparation and closing of the visit, NZ Police special services, signage, road closures, special clothing and other such items, wages for extra personnel, payment to staff and/or others involved, price of any gifts, rewards, or any items given to Barack Obama, and/or any person engaged or connect to the visit e.g. John Key, who may have been paid, received gifts, wages, items or such to be part of this event.

In short I wish to know exactly what the cost to New Zealand has been to host an ex-President.

I would also like to know what justification, i.e. financial benefit to New Zealand, this visit is meant to produce. I would like that in a dollar amount, as I am sure New Zealand is not in the habit of giving expensive holidays to the now unemployed without some benefit for ALL New Zealanders.

Yours faithfully,

Suzanne Newton

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Letter from Hon Grant Robertson, Minister of Finance, attached.

Katy Greco-Ainslie
Private Secretary to Hon Grant Robertson
Minister of Finance
Minister for Sport and Recreation
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
MP for Wellington Central

The information contained in this email is privileged and confidential and intended for the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are asked to respect that confidentiality and not disclose, copy or make use of its contents. If received in error you are asked to destroy this email and contact the sender immediately. Your assistance is appreciated.

-----Original Message-----
From: Suzanne Newton [mailto:[FOI #7496 email]]
Sent: Wednesday, 21 March 2018 10:52 AM
To: G Robertson (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Expenses paid by the New Zealand Tax Payer regarding visit of ex-President Barrack Obama, March 2018

Dear Grant Robertson,

I would like to know the full amount of the cost to the New Zealand tax payer for the visit of Ex-President Barack Obama to New Zealand in March 2018.

Included in this, but not exclusive to, I would like to know the full cost of any travel, vehicles, security measures, accommodation, meals, Special Services, time involved in preparation and closing of the visit, NZ Police special services, signage, road closures, special clothing and other such items, wages for extra personnel, payment to staff and/or others involved, price of any gifts, rewards, or any items given to Barack Obama, and/or any person engaged or connect to the visit e.g. John Key, who may have been paid, received gifts, wages, items or such to be part of this event.

In short I wish to know exactly what the cost to New Zealand has been to host an ex-President.

I would also like to know what justification, i.e. financial benefit to New Zealand, this visit is meant to produce. I would like that in a dollar amount, as I am sure New Zealand is not in the habit of giving expensive holidays to the now unemployed without some benefit for ALL New Zealanders.

Yours faithfully,

Suzanne Newton

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
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Dear Suzanne

 

Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 which
was received as a transfer on 3 April 2018 from the Minister of Finance,
asking for information relating to the cost of former President Barack
Obama’s visit.

A response will be provided in accordance with the Act.

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response to your Official Information Act (OIA) request.

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informed about whether the response to your OIA request will be published.
If DPMC does publish the response to your OIA request, personal
information, including your name and contact details, will be removed.

Kind regards

 

 

 

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Dear Suzanne Newton

 

Please find attached a scanned copy of a letter regarding your recent
Official Information Act 1982 request.

 

Kind regards

 

 

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Dear Suzanne,

 

Please find attached a letter from Hon Chris Hipkins, Minister Responsible
for Ministerial Services confirming the extension on the time to respond
to your OIA.

 

Kind regards,
Jacque

 

 

Jacque Bernstein | Senior Private Secretary

Office of Hon Chris Hipkins

Minister of Education

Minister of State Services

Leader of the House

 

DDI +64 4 817 8877 | Email [1][email address]

 

Authorised by Hon Chris Hipkins MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

 

 

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Good afternoon,

 

Please find attached a letter of response in relation to your Official
Information Request, Hon Chris Hipkins dated 21 March 2018.

 

Kind regards,
Jacque

 

 

Jacque Bernstein | Senior Private Secretary

Office of Hon Chris Hipkins

Minister of Education

Minister of State Services

Leader of the House

 

DDI +64 4 817 8877 | Email [1][email address]

 

Authorised by Hon Chris Hipkins MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

 

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: ESD
Sent: Monday, 28 May 2018 11:32 a.m.
To: [email address]
Subject: FW: OIA transfer Hon Chris Hipkins

Dear Suzanne Newton

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
www.mfat.govt.nz | www.safetravel.govt.nz

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Good afternoon

 

I acknowledge receipt of your request for the following information
received by Police, 25 May 2018: 

 

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Your request will be dealt with under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

 

Kind regards

 

Salote Talagi

Ministerial Services

 

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Ref: OIA 18-120

 

Dear Suzanne Newton

 

Acknowledgment of request for information

 

Thank you for request under the Official Information Act 1982 dated 21
March 2018 to the Hon Chris Hipkins, Minister Responsible for Ministerial
Services.

 

On 25 May 2018, the Hon Chris Hipkins partially transferred your request
to the New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) under section 14(b)(i) of the
Official Information Act.

 

We acknowledge receipt of your request under the Official Information Act
1982.

 

You can expect a response within the statutory timeframe as set out in the
Official Information Act.  

 

Yours sincerely

 

 

Correspondence, Reviews and Ministerial Servicing

New Zealand Customs Service

 

 

 

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Good afternoon,

 

Please find attached a letter of response from Hon Chris Hipkins in
relation to your Official Information Request dated 21 March 2018.

 

Kind regards,
Jacque

 

 

 

Jacque Bernstein | Senior Private Secretary

Office of Hon Chris Hipkins

Minister of Education

Minister of State Services

Leader of the House

 

DDI +64 4 817 8877 | Email [1][email address]

 

Authorised by Hon Chris Hipkins MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

 

 

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Dear Suzanne

 

I have been asked to send this attached response.

 

 

Kind regards

 

Holly Foxwell

Ministerial Services Officer

Ministerial Services

 

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Dear Suzanne Newton

 

Please see the attached letter regarding your OIA request of 21 March
2018.

 

Kind regards

 

ESD

 

 

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

 

T +64 4 439 8000   E  [1][email address]  

 

[2]www.mfat.govt.nz | [3]www.safetravel.govt.nz

 

 

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Ref: OIA 18-120

 

Dear Suzanne Newton

 

Please see attached a response to your request under the Official
Information Act.

 

 

Yours sincerely

 

Correspondence, Reviews and Ministerial Servicing

New Zealand Customs Service

 

 

 

The information contained in this email message is intended only for the
addressee and is not necessarily the official view or communication of the
New Zealand Customs Service.

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