19-E-0838 – DOC6158582
16 December 2019
T Benseman
Via fyi.org
Dear Mr Benseman
I refer to your official information request of 27 November 2019.
You asked:
Why doesn’t Doc test for Fluorocitrate?
The answer to this question is publicly available on our website at:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-releases/2019/testing-shows-no-1080-in-
rats/faqs-rats-north-beach/
We are therefore refusing your request under section 18(d) of the OIA.
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 us at
[email address]. Yours sincerely
Amber Bill
Director, Biodiversity Threats
For Director-General
Conservation House -
Whare Kaupapa Atawhai
PO Box 10 420, Wel ington 6143
Telephone (04) 471 0726, Fax (04) 381 3057