7 November 2018
Via email: [FYI request #8942 email]
Dear Mr Hall
Re: Official information request for Information relating to whether Scion has carried out any
research into possible effects of 1080 on soil microbial activity and impact on Kauri Dieback
disease
I refer to your official information request dated 26 October 2018 for information on whether Scion has
carried out research to determine whether possible effects of Sodium Fluoroacetate (1080) on soil
microbial activity around Kauri trees could be an aggravating factor in Kauri Dieback disease.
The information you have requested is set out below;
We have searched our records and made enquiries internally, and confirm that Scion has not carried
out research to determine whether possible effects of Sodium Fluoroacetate (1080) on soil microbial
activity around Kauri trees could be an aggravating factor in Kauri Dieback disease.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision.
Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact Rob Trass on 07 343 5418.
Yours sincerely
Julian Elder
Chief Executive