Requests similar to 'Where are the Pandas?'
Today it was reported in the Dominion Post that the Minister of Defence was "delivering a proposal to China for pandas at Wellington Zoo." This stor...
When specifically did Glenn Greenwald misrepresent information?
Request sent to Prime Minister by Jay Best on .
Partially successful.
According to the NZ Herald:
"But it has also said some of those with access to the Snowden documents - apparently including journalist Glenn Greenw...
NIWA: Records mentioning scientists Dr Ronan Connolly and/or Michael Connolly and/or Christopher Monckton
Follow up sent to National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited by Chris Johnston on .
Successful.
Thank you for the reply to this OIA.
In closing off this request there are a couple of observations:
1) I realise that there is a history of acri...
Sir Michael Cullen: Management of Possible Conflict of Interest
Response by Auckland Council to Matthew Hooton on .
Successful.
Kia ora Matthew,
Auckland Transport (AT) acknowledges receipt of your request for official
information which we received from Auckland Council on...
Dear Mr Stoneley
Your Official Information Act request – legal advice to schools
You requested a copy of the legal advice referred to in th...
Information related to Project CORTEX
Response by Privacy Commissioner to Joshua Grainger on .
Information not held.
Dear Mr Grainger
Thank you for your Official Information request which we received on 15
September 2014. You have asked for “any correspondence...
Fatal shootings by NZ Police
Successful.
Regarding the part of my request that deals with cases where Police shot someone who died, but may not have died because they were shot, a New Zealand...
RNZ Concert / youth radio
Response by Ministry for Culture and Heritage to Gareth Watkins on .
Partially successful.
Kia Ora –
I write concerning your request made under the OIA asking for information
about RNZ Concert. For reference, you refined your request t...
Organ donor preference on driver licences
Successful.
This information has made it to the front page story of the New Zealand Herald: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11618777...
Papers for Meeting in Finance Minister's Office: circa 7pm Tuesday 28 May
Follow up sent to Jacinda Ardern by Matthew Hooton on .
Long overdue.
Dear Dinah
Thank you for your prompt reply. Your your convenience, the NZ Herald story I refer to can be found at https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/...
Panda diplomacy
Request sent to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade by Jackson Wood on .
Successful.
Over the past year, New Zealand media outlets have been reporting that the New Zealand Government is engaged in an attempt to secure Pandas for a Ne...
Briefing papers provided to John Key re: Dr Tucker meeting
Request sent to Prime Minister by Nigel Jones on .
Partially successful.
Based on the quote published in the NZ Herald today:
"No, not at all. In the context of that video, I meant 'my office'. Frankly the demarcation w...
Economic benefit of Pandas
Response by Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment to Jackson Wood on .
Successful.
Dear Mr Wood,
Please find attached an acknowledgement letter regarding your recent
request for information.
Kind regards
Ophélie Gau...
Following on from the following New Zealand Herald Article (http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11350747) posted on 30/10/...
Information relied on by Judith Collins to claim her car crushing legislation is working
Request sent to New Zealand Police by Greg Presland on .
Long overdue.
In the Herald today there is a very obsequious article extolling the virtues of Judith Collins' car crushing legislation. The article is at http://...
NZ Herald Article "Privacy and profiling fears over secret ACC software"
Request sent to Accident Compensation Corporation by Anthony Jordan on .
Successful.
1/ Please provide information to confirm that this program is not used by the Corporation
2/ If the Corporation uses such a program, please provid...
Briefing to Andrew Little
Request sent to Ministry of Justice by Ross Francis on .
Partially successful.
On 23 December 2017, the NZ Herald published an article which stated that Justice Minister Andrew Little has received a briefing from the Justice Min...
Drone/UAV aircraft complaints
Refused.
The NZ Herald has published an article that cites information similar to what I've requested: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&obje...
Thompson & Clark
Partially successful.
Herald Story: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=12083126
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Hi Jackson
A response is attached regarding your Official Information Act Request.
Kind Regards
B Bell
Bro...
It has recently been reported from multiple sources that the Wellington City Council has been seeking to obtain a panda for Wellington Zoo.
Under...
details of the offer made by Terry Hay or his representative seeking the MED to drop charges against him and documents relating to the subsequent dropping of those charges.
Request sent to Ministry of Economic Development by Grace Haden on .
Successful.
In 2008 a number of charges were laid by the NEU of the MED against Terry Hay a rich American business man - the charges can be seen here
http...
Tactical Options Research Reports
Successful.
Some information that reads as though it may have come from a more recent Tactical Options Research Report has been published by the New Zealand Herald...
Change to 5% MMP threshold prior to 2020 election
Request sent to Andrew Little by Matthew Hooton on .
Partially successful.
My OIA request is promoted by this report in the New Zealand Herald: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12208293
Under...
Information regarding the intersection of Cuba & Ghuznee Streets
Request sent to Wellington City Council by [User 10799 name redacted] on .
Successful.
I write to you today in relation to the intersection of Cuba & Ghuznee Streets, Te Aro, and a veranda which provides protection to pedestrians from...