On behalf of Hon Chris Penk, thank you for your correspondence.

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every message is carefully read and considered, it is not always possible
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will be managed in accordance with the provisions of the Official
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Thank you, again, for taking the time to write.
Kind regards,

Office of Hon Chris Penk
Minister for Building and Construction
Minister for Land Information
Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
Minister for Veterans
Associate Minister of Defence
Associate Minister of Immigration
 
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Dear John,

On behalf of Hon Chris Penk, I confirm receipt of your OIA request.

Kind regards,

Alex
Private Secretary - Executive Support | Office of Hon Chris Penk
Minister for Building and Construction
Minister for Land Information
Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
Minister for Veterans
Associate Minister of Defence
Associate Minister of Immigration

Email: [Chris Penk request email]
Website: www.Beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 180.41, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

Authorised by Hon Chris Penk, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
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Kia ora John,

 

I write today on behalf of Hon Chris Penk referring to your official
information request dated 8 October 2025, copied here for ease:

 

I have seen Chris on several occasions on television, wearing multiple
medals on his chest.

 

1.       Could you please confirm the names of the medals he has been
awarded?

 

2.       Additionally, could you advise who covers the cost of mounting
these medals?

 

3.       Has government incurred any expenses related to the maintenance
or display of his medals, including miniature versions?

 

It’s been identified that an extension is required to allow for
consultations necessary to make a decision on this request. As such, in
accordance with section 15A(1)(b) of the Act, we have decided to extend
the deadline to your request by 3 working days and is now due on
Wednesday, 12 November 2025. With that said, we will endeavour to provide
a response to you sooner than the stated date.

 

You have the right under section 28(3) of the Act to file a complaint with
the Ombudsman regarding this extension. We very much appreciate your
consideration.

 

Ngâ mihi,

 

Alex

 

Office of Hon Chris Penk

Minister for Building and Construction

Minister for Land Information

Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Minister for Veterans

Associate Minister of Defence

Associate Minister of Immigration

 
Email: [1][Chris Penk request email]

Website: [2]www.Beehive.govt.nz

Private Bag 180.41, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

 

Authorised by Hon Chris Penk, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

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Kia ora John,

 

On behalf of Hon Chris Penk, see attached a response to your OIA request.

 

We appreciate your patience as we progressed this for you.

 

Ngā mihi,

 

Alex

 

Office of Hon Chris Penk

Minister for Building and Construction

Minister for Land Information

Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Minister for Veterans

Associate Minister of Defence

Associate Minister of Immigration

 
Email: [1][Chris Penk request email]

Website: [2]www.Beehive.govt.nz

Private Bag 180.41, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

 

Authorised by Hon Chris Penk, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

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confidential and may be legally privileged. If an addressing or
transmission error has misdirected this email, please notify the author by
replying to this email and destroy the message. If you are not the
intended recipient, any use, disclosure, copying or distribution is
prohibited and may be unlawful.

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