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3/01/2019
I have recently been made aware of an animal test called the 'Forced Swim Test' (read more about this test
Response sent 13/02/19. Information
here: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/…/lets-stop-the-near-…/).
related to question 2 refused - 18(e). All
I would like to find out if this test happens in New Zealand. Under the Official Information Act, can you please
other information provided.
tell me if approval to do the Forced Swim Test with animals has been applied for to your Animal Ethics
Committee in the past 5 years? In addition, is this a test that your AEC would approve in the future?
10/01/2019 Under the Official Information Act, I would like to request any video footage taken of the Forced to Swim Test
Response sent 13/02/19. All information
that was approved by your institute over the past five year.
withheld - 9(2)(b)(i), 9(2)(b)(ii).
16/01/2019 Please supply the following information under the Official Information Act (OIA):
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all information, correspondence and reports on the state of the Rankine Brown building, including the lifts,
reports provided, identifying
following the earthquake on and after 14 November 2016, including (but not limited to) any independent
information withheld - 9(2)(a),
reports on the structural integrity of the building, and/or the safety of the building.
commercial information withheld
9(2)(b)(ii). All other information refused
- 18(f).
22/01/2019 I request the raw marks for the final exam of [LAWS]211 before they were scaled up.
Response sent 01/03/19. All information
Unscaled how many students failed the exam as stand alone exam?
provided.
How many failed when it was scaled up?
How many student went in with a pass and came out with a fail unscaled.
How many went in with a pass (the 40%) and came out with a fail when scaled?
How much more is the fail rate for this paper this year than the other stage two law papers?
24/01/2019 The number of sexual harassment or sexual assault complaints, including the age and gender of the
Response sent 21/02/19. Information
complainants received from January 2017 - present. Please put this in a table format.
provided; some information withheld -
The number of complaints that have led to disciplinary action from 2017-present.
9(2)(a).
How many sexual assault and sexual harassment complaints are being investigated and are currently active?
How many sexual assault and sexual harassment complaints have involved police laying charges from 2017-
present?
How many sexual assault and sexual harassment complaints are unresolved from 2010-present?
28/01/2019 Under the Official Information Act I'd like to request the total cost incurred by Victoria University of Wellington Response sent 26/02/19. All information
in undertaking pursuing a complaint with the Domain Name Commission regarding ownership of the URL
provided.
www.wellington.ac.nz as detailed in this decision from the
DNC: https://dnc.org.nz/sites/default/files/decisions/Decision%20-%201327.pdf
Primarily I'm wanting to know how much was spent in legal fees regarding this, as well as any costs paid to the
DNC to lodge and pursue the complaint.
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30/01/2019 HOw much more is [a named staff member] exams for [a named course] scaled up than all the other [a named
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subject and level].
related to questions 1-4 provided.
How much higher is the final exam fail rate that each of the other papers. Please put in a table the RAW
Information related to question 5
SCORES for each of the final exams [named courses] and the percentage pass rate/fail rate.
refused - 18(f).
Overall what was the fail rate for each of the papers for the year (this is tests and exam combined) after scaling
up.
How many students went in with a pass on the two tests combined and came out with a fail with the RAW
SCORE?
How many of these are female and how many male. You should have this information.
30/01/2019 Please provide the total amount of spending on advertising in the past five financial years, by year, including
Response sent 28/02/19. Rate card
financial year 2018/19 to date.
media spend provided; actual
For each year, please break this down into how much of each annual spend was used in each of the following
advertising spend withheld - 9(2)(b)(ii).
categories:
1. Facebook and Facebook-owned properties (Instagram, WhatsApp)
2. Social media influencers
3. Other social media (e.g. Snapchat)
4. Search engine marketing (broken down by which search engine was used e.g. Google, Bing, Yahoo! etc)
5. Other online advertising
6. Television
7. Radio, including podcasts
8. Outdoor (e.g. billboards, buses)
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31/01/2019 1. For [a named paper] please give me the fail rate for the final exam set and marked by [a named staff
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member] since 2011 and including 2011.
related to questions 1-3 provided.
2. Please give me the fail rate for the 2018 final exam set by [a named staff member] for [a named paper] in a
Information related to question 4
table and compare this to the fail rates of all other stage two subject fail rates for the final exam as the RAW
provided, some information refused
SCORE. (I may have asked this question so sorry if this is getting muddled but I need to be sure)
18(f). Information related to question 5
3. Please give me the above information as RAW percentage and SCALED/ADJUSTED for each paper showing
provided, some information refused
how much each paper was scaled up or down.
18(f). Information related to questions
4. Please give me the Percentage of students that have passed the first two assessments of [a named paper]
6-9 provided.
(ie going into final with a pass) and then separately how many of these that went in with a pass failed the final
exam since 2011 not the whole paper but the final exam. I have seen tables like this on Blackboard that are
done as a bell curve so clearly the information is held. (It is all the tables on the assessment tab on BB and has
assessment 2011-2017.
5. Please give me a table of the percentage of students since 2011 (including 2011) that have failed [a named
staff member’s] final exam in a table please and how many students that is.. each year Give this to me please
as raw marks and scaled up in the same table clearly marked.
6. I would like this also as compared to the other stage 2 papers final exam. NOT the overall marks together
but just the final exam ie [named course codes] papers since 2011.
7. Please tell me how many students drop out of [a named subject] after stage one since 2011, and then how
many drop out of stage two since 2011.
8. Of the intake of students each year since 2011 how many have graduated.
9. How many students since 2011 have had to repeat [a named paper]? How does this compare to all the other
stage two papers.
Numbers please.
14/02/2019 1. The total amount allocated for property maintenance and development for the years 2018 and 2019.
Response sent 07/03/19. All information
2. The total amount spent on property maintenance and development for the year 2018.
provided.
3. Policy documents outlining the decision-making process(es) to spend such funds on specific projects.
4. The amount allocated, and used, on tinting windows in the year of 2018.
21/02/2019 [Request for specific details relating to an email sent by the University to the requestor.]
Response sent 21/03/19. All information
provided.
22/02/2019 Can I please have copies of all written correspondence between the vice chancellor Grant Guildford and the
Response sent 20/03/19. Information
mayor Justin Lester in relation to the university changing its name.
provided; some information withheld -
9(2)(a).
25/02/2019 Has Victoria University of Wellington considered triple glazing the windows of the Hunter Lounge?
Response sent 12/03/19. All information
If not, what steps has the University taken to prevent excessive noise from the Hunter Lounge reaching other
provided.
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properties and/or mitigating the noise reaching other properties?
And I ask that anything within the spirit of this request that is not mentioned be included in the response.
25/02/2019 The number of students who have or are moving into the Victoria University of Wellington halls of residence
Response sent 25/03/19. All information
for the 2019 academic year.A break-down of numbers, ages, genders for each of the buildings by the hall's
provided.
name. (This includes: 222 Willis, Boulcott Hall, Capital Hall, Everton Hall, Helen Lowry Hall, Joan Stevens Hall,
Katharine Jermyn Hall, Te Puni Village, UniLodge - Stafford, Uni Hall - Whānau, Willis St - Cumberland, Willis St
- Education, Victoria House, Weir House. Please also include any other houses/buildings etc. that have not
been included here, if applicable).
28/02/2019 Copies of any reports, documents, memoranda, correspondence, legal advice or emails, both internal and
Response sent 25/03/19. All information
external regarding complaints about your university's staff, dated 2017 and 2018, regarding staff conduct and
refused - 18(f).
harassment. I also hope to know how these complaints were resolved, and if police were involved.
5/03/2019
I have noticed that the University has, without fanfare, changed their logo on the website and elsewhere,
Response sent 02/04/19. All information
dropping the word "of" and readjusting the font sizes so that "Victoria University Wellington" are all of equal
provided.
size. The Maori name "Te Whare Wānanga o te Ūpoko o te Ika a Māui" has also been removed.
Under the Official Information Act, I would like to know:
1. Was this an official decision by the University to update it's branding?
2. Who made this decision?
3. Please release any correspondence or discussion about these changes.
4. Do these changes mean that the University will not be appealing the Minister of Education's decision last
year to decline the University's application to change it's name to "University of Wellington"?
5. Is the University dropping the old Māori name?
6. If so, is the University adopting a new Māori name?
5/03/2019
I would like to request a grade distribution break down by course (paper) for the last 5 years for all papers run
Response sent 14/03/19. Information
by the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. By grade distribution breakdown I mean for each paper
provided; some information withheld -
you would detail how many people got each grade available each year (e.g for COMP102 in 2015 there was
9(2)(a).
1A+ 2A 3A-.... in 2016 there was 0A+...... etc)
6/03/2019
What programs and/or work have been undertaken in the last reported financial year by your institution with
Response sent 02/04/19. All information
TEC Equity Loading Funding, listed by programs, funding attributed to each program, and number of individual
provided.
beneficiaries of the programs?
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6/03/2019
Under the Official Information Act I would like to request the legal advice received by Victoria University of
Original response sent 04/04/19.
Wellington regarding possibly challenging Education Minister Chris Hipkins' decision to decline the application
Information related to question 1
to change Victoria University of Wellington's name as referenced in this press
withheld - 9(2)(h), 9(2)(b)(ii), 9(2)(k).
release: http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=116817
Information related to question 2
I also request the full cost to Victoria University of Wellington in obtaining this legal advice.
provided.
Further response sent 08/05/19
providing all information related to
question 1.
9/03/2019
1. For the academic years of 2016, 2017 and 2018 (the "Period"), please provide the following data sets:
Original response sent 20/03/19.
(a) The number of students enrolled in an LLB program. If possible, it would be helpful if this could be split into
those in "pre-law" (ie first year) and "law students" (ie those who have made it into Law School);
Amended response sent 12/04/19. All
(b) The number of students who are Māori who are enrolled in an LLB program. If possible, it would be helpful
information provided.
if this could be split into those in "pre-law" (ie first year) and "law students" (ie those who have made it into
Law School); and
(c) any other information related to the number/proposition of Law students to Māori Law students at your
university for the Period.
10/03/2019 ...officially requesting a copy of the entire event logged with campus security under the official information
Response sent 02/04/19. All information
act.
provided.
12/03/2019 - Copies of any communications strategies relating to the directive for management to "more assertively
Response sent 09/05/19. Information
explain the rationale" for the name change decision to staff, students, and the public as per the attached text
related to question 1 refused - 18(e).
message released by Minister Hipkins under the Official Information Act
Information related to question 2
- Copies of any communication, whether physical or digital, either sent or received by both the Chancellor and
provided, some information withheld -
Vice Chancellor referring to [the requestor].
9(2)(a), 9(2)(g)(i), 9(2)(h).
14/03/2019 The total number of complaints received by both the university (including the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor,
Response sent 11/04/19. All information
and University Council) regarding any public comments made by Vice Chancellor Grant Guilford in the past 18
provided.
months.
15/03/2019 Please provide the costs incurred to date regarding the name change since the University Council decision (of 9 Response sent 12/04/19. All information
for 2 against) the name change proposal on 24 September 2018:
provided.
(a) I am requesting this be provided in a monthly breakdown, and totalled.
(b) Within each month, please provide a breakdown of any relatively significant costs (such as legal, design or
marketing spend categories). Please identify if crest/logo change costs are included in any such category or
the balance.
15/03/2019 Can you please advise how much was spend on the blues awards in 2018 and 2017
Response sent 15/04/19. All information
Also please advise how much was spent on the golds awards in 2018 and 2017
provided.
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20/03/2019 Can you please advise what surveys are done for first-year students in halls, specifically surveys for students in
Response sent 16/04/19. All information
halls so not surveys that target the wider student body.
provided.
Surveys that might measure but not limited to their Hall experience, or expectations.
Covering the years 2017 and 2018
21/03/2019 I seek to receive an updated version of this list of the gender-neutral bathrooms, or bathrooms that could
Response sent 18/04/19. Information
otherwise serve as gender-neutral (i.e. unisex or accessible bathrooms) located on all Victoria University of
related to question 1 provided.
Wellington campuses. This list should reflect the developments to the university campuses that have occurred
Information related to question 2
since 2015 and be an exhaustive or otherwise fully comprehensive list that includes enough information to
refused - 18(f).
make them easily located. This would include, but not be limited to, the campus, building, floor and room the
bathrooms are located in.
22/03/2019 ...this is an OIA request for anonymous salary information on a full time equivalent basis for law school
Response sent 18/04/19. All information
academics, which can be in bands (band side being no greater than $50k).
provided.
25/03/2019 - Can you please tell me how much the university has spent so far on legal costs to ascertain the legality of
Response sent 24/04/19. All information
Chris Hipkins' decision and whether the university should proceed with legal action?
provided.
- Can you please let me know when the council will make public whether or not it will proceed with legal
action (will it be today)?
26/03/2019 The total money spent on legal fees in relation to the Victoria University of Wellington name change proposal
Response sent 24/04/19. Information
prior to November 2018 (inclusive). We understand this information has already been released to various
related to question 6 withheld -
individuals.
9(2)(b)(ii), 9(2)(h). All other information
The total money spent on legal fees in December 2018 in relation to the Victoria University of Wellington
provided.
name change proposal.
The total money spent on legal fees in January 2019 in relation to the Victoria University of Wellington name
change proposal.
The total money spent on legal fees in February 2019 in relation to the Victoria University of Wellington name
change proposal.
The total money spent on legal fees in March 2019 in relation to the Victoria University of Wellington name
change proposal.
Any advice received about the potential cost of future legal action relating to the Minister’s rejection of the
University’s name-change recommendation.
27/03/2019 I am requesting for a study done by Gill Boddy AVC Equity at VUW during the period of 1980-1998 (she was
Response sent 15/04/19. All information
also member of SMT on equity issues) to find out about cost benefit analysis of recruiting a student versus
refused - 18(e).
costs of retaining a student.
27/03/2019 Can I please ask again for a figure of how much it has cost to work on the name change, including any legal
Response sent 02/05/19. All information
fees or costs of legal advice?
provided.
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28/03/2019 I request under the Official Information Act, a copy of travel, accommodation and meal expenses, reasons for
Response sent 24/05/19. All information
travel, copies of travel approvals, and approvals for any personal travel that may have been undertaken as part provided; some information withheld -
of a wider professional trip, by [a named former staff member].
9(2)(a).
2/04/2019
Can you please advise if you are a member of University and Tertiary Sport NZ (UTSNZ), and if so how much
Response sent 03/05/19. All information
membership cost in 2017, 2018 and 2019.Can you also please advise how UTSNZ is funded? Student Services
provided.
Levy (https://www.victoria.ac.nz/students/money/fees/student-services-levy-faqs) or other university sources
of income, what are the specific amounts used from each source?Can you please advise what other Student
Services Levy funds if any were used in 2018 and are expected to be used in 2019 to support UTSNZ activities,
this might include funds set aside to support administration, promotion, equipment and sponsorship for
student-athletes.
2/04/2019
Timeline/dates given to staff in relation to voluntary enhanced leaving packages (or any other name this falls
Response sent 02/05/19. All information
under) in 2018/19.
provided.
Correspondence/information sent to staff in relation to the packages.
Advice received on any possible extensions of time in relation to the packages.
3/04/2019
Has Victoria University of Wellington triple glazed the windows of properties near the Hunter Lounge?
Response sent 02/05/19. All information
If so, please detail how much money was spent on the process and the total number of properties triple
provided.
glazed.
And I ask that anything within the spirit of this request that is not mentioned be included in the response.
3/04/2019
I request that the video feed from the SU level 4 entry camera, Tuesday 26th of March between 3:30pm and
Request withdrawn.
3:35pm.
3/04/2019
Please give me the fail rates for the last 10 years of the 211 212 213 and 214 Laws papers for the final exam
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UNSCALED.
02/05/19. No payment received.
5/04/2019
Is the Forced Swim Test, also known as the Behavioral Despair Test, currently being performed by members of
Response sent 16/04/19. All information
your university?
provided.
8/04/2019
Information relating to the number of students that are accepted each year into your institution (over the past
Response sent 02/05/19. All information
10 years) that have studied through an Adult Community Education (ACE) provider, broken down by those that refused - 18(g).
have studied within the past 12 months at an ACE provider and progressed onto further tertiary study, and
those that have studied with an ACE provider in the past, but not within the past 12 months.
8/04/2019
I would like to know how often the Forced Swim Test is approved by your institute. Under the Officially
Response sent 02/05/19. All information
Information Act, could you please provide me with a comprehensive list of manipulations that have been
provided.
approved by this AEC that involved the use of the Forced Swim Test over the past 5 years (2015 –
now/including manipulations that are currently being conducted). A list of manipulation titles would be great.
11/04/2019 - parental leave policies, procedure and arrangements for your organisation
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- this should include: parental leave payments and 'top-ups', leave for partners' or secondary carers, pay
provided.
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review while on leave, any payments on leave accrued while on parental leave (is this the full rate?), flexible
work arrangements, Kiwisaver contributions, and any contributions towards childcare.
15/04/2019 I would like to know how people can express of their interest of becoming an Advisory Board membership-
Response sent 15/05/19. All information
Victoria Business School. Also, what is your recruitment process of this position, selection requirements and
provided.
the current member's term of appointment.
Please also provide the job description, payments for this position.
22/04/2019 [Request for further details related to an earlier OIA made on https://fyi.org.nz/.]
Response sent 10/05/19. All information
I am interested to identify any longer term trends in the data. Is information on the number of 1st year
provided.
students (total and Māori), and 2nd year students (total and Māori) prior to 2016. That is, is there equivalent
information as requested in the OIA available for the years 2008 through 2015?
1/05/2019
Pursuant to section 12 of the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information as soon as is
Response sent 29/05/19. All information
practicable.Please note the first request is similar to the request sent in on the 23/04/2019. Please consider
provided.
this request as superseding the previous one:- Any information received or produced by the University in 2019
indicating the impact the name change proposal and process is having on the reputation or brand of the
university. Please specifically include any advice produced by the University marketing department. - The total
money spent on legal fees in April 2019 in relation to the Victoria University of Wellington name change
proposal.
3/05/2019
Over the last 10 years how many students have been allowed to use credits from either QUAN courses taught
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at Victoria University of Wellington or mathematics for computer science courses from any university in lieu of
27/05/19. No payment received.
other maths papers to qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Education at Victoria University of Wellington or
Wellington Teachers' College? Please provide a break down by year.
6/05/2019
I am requesting all travel expenses (including flights, accommodation, and r from the Vice Chancellor in the
Response sent 31/05/19. All information
last 18 months, including amount, date, and locations of travel.
provided.
6/05/2019
How many sexual assaults/harassment complaints have been made so far in 2019 at Vic for (a) students and
Response sent 04/06/19. All information
(b) staff members?
provided.
In 2018, how many complaints were made by non-staff members (students, patrons) against staff members of
the university?
16/05/2019 With respect, could I please make an official information for all communications between the Vice Chancellor
Response sent 12/06/19. Information
and the VUWSA president in 2018 and 2019? This includes emails, as well as records of phone calls, and any in
related to phone calls refused - 18(e). All
person meetings between the two of them.
other information provided.
22/05/2019 1. Are you free to set the price of your Masters courses? Are their any limits?
Response sent 25/07/19. Information
2. What makes the MPP so expensive? Could you please provide a breakdown of the costs involved?
related to questions 2 and 3 refused -
3. How does the MPP compare in terms of profitability versus all the other Masters courses offered at Vic?
18(e). All other information provided.
4. What is the level of subsidy per student from the government for this course and how does this compare
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with other courses?
5. How much above the course costs is raised by offering this course- including subsidy and student fees?
28/05/2019 I request under the OIA a copy of any reports [a named former staff member] produced for the Vice
Response sent 20/06/19. Information
Chancellor and or the VUW Council, regarding his visits to Australia, while he was working at VUW.
refused - 18(e).
28/05/2019 I request under the OIA, any reports by Grant Guilford or [a named former staff member], to the VUW Council,
Response sent 20/06/19. Information
regarding relations with the WCC and the Government, since January 1, 2017.
refused - 18(e).
28/05/2019 - May I please have a break down of all students enrolled in a degree run by the Faulty of Engineering
Response sent 18/07/19. Information
(interested primarily in BEng(Hons) and BSc). May I please have total student numbers, and student numbers
related to questions 1-2 provided.
broken down by degree and major (e.g. 2017 1000 students total, 600 doing a BEng in software, 300 doing a
Information related to question 3
BSc in CompSci, etcetc).- May I also have a grade distribution breakdown for papers ENGR121 and ENGR122
provided, some information refused
for the history of the courses e.g. ENGR121 2017 A+ 5, A 3, A- 10.... 2016 A+ 2, A 7, A- 4....- I would also like
18(g). Information related to question 4
to know for the numbers of failing grades, the number of students who retook the paper, number of students
provided, some information refused
who drop out of uni directly after failing, and number of students who switch majors/degrees directly after
18(g). Information related to question 5
failing the paper (for each year in history pf the paper). e.g ENGR121 2017 total failing grades: 25, number of
refused - 18(g).
retakers: 17, number of uni dropouts: 2, number of major/degree switchers: 6- May I also please have any
data you have pertaining to the drop out rates of ENGR121/ENGR122 for the history of the courses - numbers
of students who were enrolled and dropped out of the paper, a distribution of what stage of the course they
dropped out in (maybe timeline can be week 0-2, week2-6, week6+ .I would also like to know the number of
students who after dropping ENGR121 or 122 switch degrees/majors or drop out of uni directly after dropping
out of the course. This would be for each year in the history of the course too. e.g ENGR121 2017 no. of course
drops: 19 , weeks0-2:12, weeks 2-6: 5, week 6+: 2, no of uni dropouts: 3, no of major switches: 13)In addition,
(I know this may not be possible due to privacy reasons) do you have any statistics as to what courses people
switch into after dropping these courses e.g. 50% of people who drop ENGR121 will switch into MATH151, or
can you provide any data that would allow me to analyse and extract this kind of statistics.Could this
information please be supplied in CSV format for easy analysis.
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down by year, degree and major? e.g 2017 total enrollments: 300, BEng in SWEN: 170, BEng in ECEN: 30, BSc in provided.
CompSci: 100.....
Can this please be in CSV format for easy analysis.
5/06/2019
How many students has Victoria University granted admission to the Post Graduate Diploma of Teaching, who
Response sent 03/07/19. All information
have been allowed to use 200-level Quan papers as prerequisites to teach mathematics at secondary level
provided.
over the past 5 years?
6/06/2019
Please treat this request as being pursuant to the Official Information Act:
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- What is the policy of the university regarding staff who have received complaints about their conduct from a
provided.
student being allowed to make substantive decisions about that student’s studies?
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Please also treat this as being pursuant to the Official Information Act:
- Does Victoria University of Wellington regard the act of deliberately withholding information sought under
the Privacy Act, such as emails, as a case of serious misconduct?
8/06/2019
I request under the OIA all reports by [a former staff member], on his overseas trips, that cover alumni and
Response sent 20/06/19. Information
potential students for VUW. To make this simpler I am interested only in substantial reports to the VC and or
refused - 18(f).
the Council, not the odd email or text.
11/06/2019 Please supply the following information under the [Official Information Act (OIA) / Local Government Official
Response sent 18/07/19. Ethnicity
Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA)]:
breakdown for internal marks refused -
I would like the following statistics and graphs for the last 5 years.
18(f). Information related to question 6
• LAWS121 grades/statistics/ graphs for the test, essay, exam, and overall mark for all students. I would also
refused - 18(f). All other information
like the same for Pasifika, and Māori students for the same.
provided.
• LAWS122 and LAWS123 grades/statistics/ graphs for each assessment, and overall mark for all students. I
would also like the same for Pasifika, and Māori students for the same.
• Overall grades/statistics/ graphs for LAWS211, LAWS212, LAWS213, LAWS214, LAWS297, LAWS301, and
LAWS312 for all students. I would also like the same for each of these courses for Pasifika and Māori students.
• The number of all students graduating from the Faculty of Law each year (May and December graduation
combined). I would also like the same for Pasifika and Māori students.
• The number of Māori students overall progressing into 200-level LAWS courses from 100-level LAWS
courses.
• The number of Māori students gaining entry to 200-level LAWS courses through the Māori Admissions
Process
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18/06/2019 • What is the name of your organisation?
Original response sent 16/07/19.
• How many staff do you employ?
First amended response sent 18/07/19.
• Do you measure the gender make-up of your staff?
Second amended response sent
• What percentage of your staff are female?
1/07/19. All information provided.
• What percentage of your senior management are female?
• Do you measure the ethnic make-up of your staff?
• What percentage of your staff are NZ European?
• What percentage of your staff are Māori?
• What percentage of your staff are Pacific Islanders?
• What percentage of your staff identify as Asian?
• What percentage of your staff are Middle Eastern/Latin American/African?
• What percentage of your staff are of another ethnicity?
• What percentage of your senior management staff are NZ European/pākehā?
• What percentage of your senior management staff are Māori?
• What percentage of your senior management staff are Pacific Islanders?
• What percentage of your senior management staff identify as Asian?
• What percentage of your senior management staff are Middle Eastern/Latin American/African?
• What percentage of your senior management staff are of another ethnicity?
• Are there any plans in place to encourage diversity in staffing and the daily operation of the
Ministry/department?
• What is being done to encourage diversity?
• Is there any diversity training offered to staff?
• Describe any diversity training offered?
• How is diversity considered within your employment process? (e.g blind CVs)
• Have you had to manage issues/complaints of racism in the workplace?
• How many racism issues/complaints have you had in the last five years?
• If issues/complaints of racism occurred, what happened?
24/06/2019 I request copies of the video feed/s that cover/s the lockers that VUWSA manages in Rutherford House.
Request withdrawn.
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24/06/2019 I request the following information under the Official Information Act (OIA) 1982:
Response sent 05/08/19. Summary of
• The details of any complaint made to the university in last three years which involves strong political, social
information requested provided -
or religious beliefs;
16(1)(e). All other information withheld
• These beliefs may include, but is not limited to, any student, student group, university staff member,
- 9(2)(a).
university volunteer or any other person on campus;
• Examples of beliefs that may crop include, but are not limited to, allegations of racism, white supremacy,
white nationalism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, anti-immigration, fascism, the ‘alt-right’, jihadism, anti-fascism
or ‘anti-fa’ or matters relating to the recent terror attack in Christchurch.
Please include full details of the complaints including, but not limited to;
• Any document which describes the complaint itself and any surrounding details;
• Where the above is not available, the mental recollection of the staff involved;
• Any emails sent or received to the university in relation to the complaint;
• Any photos, video or other media collected;
• Details of any investigation held and the outcome of the investigation;
• Details of any action taken by the university following the complaint;
• Details of any appeal taken following this action and the eventual outcome;
• Any other relevant material not mentioned which falls into the spirit of this request.
27/06/2019 Under the Official Information Act, I would like to please request copies of any applications made to the
Original response sent 25/07/19.
Victoria University Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) regarding the use of the ‘Forced Swim Test’ over the past 5
Information related to question 1
years. I would like to request copies of the applications in full (i.e. not just the titles).
withheld - 6(d), 9(2)(a), 9(2)(g)(ii),
I would also like to enquire whether Victoria University faculty, employees, students or any other affiliates of
9(2)(j). Information related to question 2
the University ever apply for animal ethics approval to any other AEC other than the Victoria University AEC?
provided.
Amended response to question 1 sent
30/08/19. Information provided, some
information withheld - 6(d), 9(2)(a),
9(2)(g)(ii), 9(2)(j).
28/06/2019 I’m looking to find out Victoria’s enrolment statistics over the past 8 years (amount of new domestic and
Response sent 25/07/19. All information
international students).
provided.
Is there any route for which I can go about retrieving this information?
9/07/2019
I would be very grateful if you could supply the portions of the “public excluded” minutes from the last two
Response sent 06/09/19. Information
councils that relate to the name change/ visual rebranding issue. I would also be grateful for any of the
provided, some information withheld -
supporting documents that were presented to the Council that explained the meaning of ‘visual rebranding” or 9(2)(a), 9(2)(b)(ii), 9(2)(g), 9(2)(h),
otherwise dealt with rebranding or name change issues. While this is a general request I would also be grateful 9(2)(i).
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to see the particular council resolution that supports the recent statements by the DVC of the VBS that Council
had VBS to change its name
16/07/2019 Under the official information act, I request the following documents.
Response sent 13/08/19. All information
For the last five calendar or financial years up to today’s date (whichever category of year is more practicable
provided.
for you), I request any documents and records that are held by your university that outline;
a) How many scholarships/grants/programmes/other similar financial or otherwise compensated places
are offered, or are available at, or are formally recognised by your university; the funding for which
comes from foreign nations and/or foreign national groups that can be clearly identified as originating
wholly or substantially from any one foreign nation; or any small group of foreign nations with
common interests. Hereafter, referred to as “Scholarships”
AND
b) That identify what nations/groups of nations these Scholarships originate from.
i)
And, if practicable, the total value of these/the total number of students who have
benefitted from these.AND
c) How many petitions for or against, protests for or against, and formal objections raised by any parties
(foreign ordomestic), about any of the Scholarships in a), that have been received/recorded by your
university.
AND
d) Where available, that outline what steps, if any, your university took in response to the events in c).
16/07/2019 With respect, I would like to make some requests under the Official Information Act:
Response sent 13/08/19. All information
1. How many instances of covert filming were reported to the university in the last five years? This includes
provided.
any incidents in halls, on campus, or just generally involving a student or staff member that the university was
informed of.
2. What happened in each of those cases? Were they referred to police and did the accused person receive
any disciplinary action from the university?
3. What is standard procedure for when the university receives a complaint of covert filming?
24/07/2019 If you were given untagged funding to improve the retention and success of first year learners beyond the first
Response sent 30/08/19. Information
year of their qualification, what would be the most effective programme(s) to ensure this outcome? Please
related to the estimate of funding
include an estimation of the funding that would be required.
required refused - 18(e). All other
information provided.
27/07/2019 1. Under the section "Setting fees and course costs for new courses” you refer to (here). Is the MPP following
Response sent 22/08/19. Information
the fee limit, or the exception to the fee limit. If it is following the fee limit, which are the range of courses to
related to question 2a refused - 18(f). All
which it was compared to ensure it was no more than the 75th percentile? If the exception, what were the
other information provided.
grounds used to set the fee?
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2. I refer to your answer and my follow up questions are in the text."The cost breakdown requested for the
MPP does not exist.
a. If you do not have the cost breakdown, please supply the total cost for the MPP. (ie. what is costs the
university to run the course)"Therefore, this portion of your request is refused under section 18(e) of the
Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). However, there are many reasons why our MPP masters course is
priced the way it is.
b. Please outline any ways that the MPP is priced that differ from the ways any other Masters level course is
priced. Note that I asked about costs, and you have answered about prices. I’m enquiring about costs in order
to understand if the price is justified."The University has a School of Government with dedicated infrastructure
and resourcing enabling, among other things, the delivery of a full program from Undergraduate through to
Master’s program and PhD. The University’s offering is mature and diverse (there is wide choice in topic and
stair casing of qualifications).
c. Again, what is different about the MPP in this regard? The undergraduate to masters offerings happen in
other courses too, and they are also mature. What I mean here, is what is unique about the costs of the MPP
that makes it so expensive?"The school has high levels of engagement with the Public Sector which generates
value for our students via connectivity and engagement with Government, including past students, guest
speakers, and projects. Institutions and Chairs housed within the school further the value created via
connectivity and engagement for our students.
d. While your points here are probably accurate, they again refer to the value given to students, not the costs
of the course. Does the market value (determined by demand) mean that you can charge more for this course
than others? "There is also an experience requirement that comes with our course. Students must have at
least 2 years’ experience in the sector before they can begin studies in these Masters programs. This enhances
the learning environment and outcomes for students in the courses.
e. Once more, yes, this adds value to the course, but does not refer to the costs. What I am getting at, if it is
not clear already, is what is unique about the costs of the MPP that makes it so expensive? (Not ‘is the MPP
worth the money?’, which seems to be the question you have answered).
3. How did the university decide what to charge students for this course?
29/07/2019 Can i please have the paper that the chancellor referred to , and any other papers relating to the rebranding
Response sent 26/08/19. Information
iaaue and minites of the discussion thar will occur
refused - 18(d).
30/07/2019 I am making an OIA request for the Financial Statements regarding Katharine Jermyn Hall for 2018, and
Response sent 19/09/19. Information
documents regarding correspondence between the University and Compass (the catering provider) regarding
related to question 1 refused 18(e).
Food quality in 2019.
Information related to question 2
refused 18(f).
31/07/2019 ...would like to request data related to gender and ethnicity representation in the sciences at your
Original response sent 23/08/19.
organisation.Specifically, we request from across your organisation:
Information refused 18(f).
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• For different fields of research (as per ANZSRC)
• Number of males and females
Amended response sent 23/10/19.
• Ethnicity
• Median salary
Full-time equivalent research staff
• Employed in teaching and/or research roles (including PhD students)
gender information provided.
• As of 30 June 2018, 2013 and 2008.
We have compiled a standard list of job titles that we believe should encompass the majority (if not all) of the
staff employed in STEM fields, please match your data to this list as closely as is appropriate:
• PhD Students
o Funded
o Self-funded
• Research staff
o Junior technician
o Technician
o Senior technician
o Research Fellow
o Senior Research Fellow
o Postdoctoral scientist
• Teaching staff
o Tutor
o Teaching Fellow
o Senior Teaching Fellow
• Tenured staff
o Lecturer
o Senior Lecturer
o Associate Professor
o Professor
o Honorary (any).
A spreadsheet is attached for you to complete with the data. We would expect a copy of the spreadsheet for
each of the years 2018, 2013 and 2008.Please treat this request as under the Official Information Act. If any
data is unavailable, please inform us as soon as practical.
31/07/2019 I wish to make an OIA request for information, which is as follows:
Response sent 23/08/19. Information
All correspondence received by the Office of the Chancellor and/or Vice Chancellors from Chinese embassy
refused - 18(e).
and/consular officials, or their representatives, within the last 45 days which address the protests in Hong
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Kong and related university events, as well as memos and other written records of any verbal or other
representations on the matter
1/08/2019
I would like to please make a request for information under the Official Information Act 1982.
Response sent 29/08/19. Information
How much money has the Confucius Institute at your University received in funding from all sources over the
prior to 2014 refused - 18(f). All other
past 10 years? Please account for each individual year and for the different sources.
information provided.
1/08/2019
Under the OIA, I request a copy of all correspondence requesting the vice-chancellor be sacked or asked to to
Response sent 29/08/19. Information
resign.
related to question 1 refused - 18(f).
I also request all emails, phone calls, text messages, information in employees minds, and other official
Information related to question 2
information regarding why comments were turned off this YouTube video
refused 18(e).
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=wFkNW5FSsNU
6/08/2019
Please supply the following information under the Official Information Act:
Response sent 01/10/19. Information
• Any reports/papers/documents relating to the annual food budget at Boulcott Hall since 2015
related to question 1 withheld -
• Any reports/papers/documents relating to the per meal budget since January 1 2019
9(2)(b)(ii). Information related to
• Any Emails/Letters/Memos between Victoria University accommodation services and Compass Group New
question 2 refused - 18(e). Information
Zealand pertaining to Boulcott hall meal service since January 1 2019
related to question 3 provided, some
• Any reports/papers/documents/memos regarding food quality complaints since January 1 2018
information withheld - 9(2)(a).
Information related to question 4
provided, some information withheld -
9(2)(a).
6/08/2019
Please supply the following information under the Official Information Act:
Response sent 30/09/19. Information
• Any documents/papers/memos relating to the 2019 renewal of the catering contract with Compass Group
related to question 1 provided, some
New Zealand.
information withheld - 9(2)(a),
• Any documents/papers/memos relating to the 2018-2019 selection process of the catering
9(2)(b)(ii), 9(2)(h). Information related
company/companies who cater Victoria University halls.
to question 2 refused 18(e).
7/08/2019
I request the following information under the terms of the Official Information Act 1982 [or LGOIMA Act 1989]. Clarification letter sent 20/08/19. No
• I request the raw data from all student satisfaction feedback surveys from the years 2014-2019, especially
response received.
data involving the student services levy.
• I request, where possible, estimates of student usage and/or attendance, along with actual numbers of
usage and attendance for student service levy funded events for the years 2014-2019.
8/08/2019
I am requesting a copy of all internal communications relating to Hong Kong, and displays on campus
Clarification letter sent 14/08/19. No
pertaining to Hong Kong that took place from 8 July to 8 August 2019.
response received.
17/08/2019 I am writing to request a copy of your policy on student observations of surgical procedures at New Zealand
Response sent 04/09/19. Information
hospitals.
refused - 18(e).
Are students who observe surgical procedures required to write up those observations?
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Are students required to make any notes at all when shadowing medical staff as part of their learning
objectives?
29/08/2019 What is the price for a room in a catered first-year hall in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019? What is proposed for 2020?
Response sent 23/09/19. All information
Do you intend to advertise the increase in hall fees? Do you intend to justify the increase publicly?
provided.
Who determines what the fees will be, and who and what is involved in the consultation process?
Do you have extra fees or a bond that are not advertised? If so, how much and what for?
What is included as part of the accommodation costs, such as laundry, wifi, catering and electricity?
Do you intend to increase the financial amount of scholarships and hardship funds due to the increase in hall
fees?
Do you intend to provide more scholarships or hardship funds? Do you intend to improve your financial
hardship services and support systems?
Are you expecting a reduced number of prospective hall accommodation applicants due to the increase in hall
fees?
Have you discovered a reduced number of interest from prospective residents thus far?
29/08/2019 I request the total amount of money spent on the University name change/brand refresh/name simplification
Response sent 26/09/19. All information
to date, specifically in the two notable phases up to the request to the Minister of Education and after the
provided.
name change request was declined.
This should include the way this money was distributed - legal, advertising, communication, signage,
letterhead, website changes.
2/09/2019
Can you please provide us with the following information under the Official Information Act 1982:
Response sent 30/09/19. All information
- A description of the types of occasions (for example assessing job applicants at point of recruitment,
provided.
assessing staff as part of a management of change process) that your agency has used psychometric testing of
job applicants and/or employees between 1 July 2017 and 31 June 2019.
- The total cost of the use of psychometric testing to your agency (for the avoidance of doubt this includes the
cost of third parties arranging for the testing on your behalf) between 1 July 2017 and 31 June 2019.
- If your agency has engaged external organisations to conduct or analyse any psychometric testing during this
period, the names of those organisations.
2/09/2019
Please provide data on the number of men, women, and other genders in each major, respectively (for
Response sent 25/09/19. All information
example, there are 300 men, 200 women, and 50 other in International Business). Please provide this data
provided.
from the last 5 years.
2/09/2019
I would like to make a request under the Offical Information Act 1982.
Response sent 06/09/19. All information
I would like to know:
provided.
1) If the Lethal Dose 50 (LD50) test has been carried out at the University at any point in the last five years; and
2) if the University Animal Ethics Committee has given any approvals for the LD50 test to be carried out.
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4/09/2019
Pursuant to s 12 of the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information as soon as is
Response sent 26/09/19. All information
practicable: • Of the $296,586 that Victoria University of Wellington received from the Official Development
provided.
Assistance programme in 2018, how much has been spent to date, and what specific activities has this been
spent on or is planned to be spent on?
5/09/2019
Dear Victoria University of Wellington,
Request transferred to Ministry of
The New Zealand Government is sponsoring a four-week English language training course for Vietnamese
Foreign Affairs & Trade 06/09/19.
officials in preparation for the country’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2020.
Please provide information on the cost of this sponsorship.
5/09/2019
Dear Victoria University of Wellington,
Response sent 04/10/19. Information
I request to know the following details surrounding the VUW faculty name changes that have been announced
provided, some information withheld -
by VUW in 2019.
9(2)(a), 9(2)(b)(ii), 9(2)(g), 9(2)(h),
Specifically:
9(2)(i).
1. Which faculties or sub faculties are being targeted for change?
2. What research was performed to ascertain name change is necessary or viable?
3. Which faculties have either started, about to start or have completed the research? "At a faculty level we've
determined from our research that having the phrase Victoria Business School means close to 60 per cent of
people assume the school is either in Australia or Canada and the rest don't know, with only around 12 per
cent thinking it's in Wellington," Guildford 31/7/19 NZ Herald
4. Who are the key stakeholders leading the changes, consider all parties at a University council, faculty or sub
faculty and/or staff level?
5. How much has been budgeted for the changes both in time and financial cost, broken down per faculty and
as a total?
6. What is the timeline for change roll-outs by each faculty?
7. Which internal and external parties have been engaged with or involved in the PR of the name changes -
both proposed and actual?
8. How are the name changes decided and what is the process being followed?
9. How will the changes be advertised to affected/interested parties such as staff, students, Alumni members
and the public?
10. Does the VUW Council need to approve the changes unanimously or by a voting process?
11. What research is being planned for following the name change to review the success or failure of the
changes?
12. How much funding will be allocated to this review?
13. Who decides and on what basis which faculties require name changes?
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5/09/2019
Please provide the following information:
Response sent 26/09/19. Information
1.How many animals are tested per year on the swim test?
related to question 7 refused - 18(f).
2. How many animals survive this test?
Information related to question 12
3. What happens to the animals following from your testings - both living and deceased?
refused - 18(f). All other information
4. What is the process followed for deceased animals?
provided.
5. What new insight is gained by repeating the Forced swim test?
6. How many VUW students refuse to perform the swim test?
7.How much does it cost to perform the test per semester?
8. Specifically what other animals are tested on at VUW for?
9. Which departments allow the testing?
10. Does the Ethics committee hold regular reviews to incorporate public perception of vivisection?
[Question 11 not provided.]
12. How much does it cost to perform each forced swim test?
11/09/2019 Please could you provide me with copies of the following documents which are referenced in the University’s
Response sent 10/10/19. Summary of
strategic plan:
the information related to question 1
1. Long Term Capital Plan (current version and any new draft or version which may/will replace the current
provided - 16(1)(e). All other
version); and
information withheld - 9(2)(b)(ii), 9(2)(i),
2. Campus Development Guide (current version and any new draft or version which may/will replace the
9(2)(j), 9(2)(k). Information related to
current version).
question 2 provided, some information
withheld - 9(2)(i).
12/09/2019 I would like to request copies of all submissions and feedback received in relation to Victoria University of
Response sent 04/10/19. Information
Wellington’s proposed stand-alone Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Procedures. I would like to
refused - 18(d).
request this without identifying details.
12/09/2019 I would like to please request the score distribution for NWEN304 Terms Test 1, taken on 15/8/2019 at 4pm in
Response sent 04/10/19. All information
HMLT205. I would like this information both in CSV form, and in a histogram, with the number of students of
provided.
students who attained the score on the y axis, and the numeric score out of 50 (in increments of 1) on the x
axis.
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24/09/2019 1. How many employees (actual, not FTE) were in your employ whose work fell under the coverage clause of
Response sent 15/10/19. All information
the Academic Staff Collective Agreement.
provided.
2. How many employees (actual, not FTE) were in your employ whose work fell under the coverage clause of
the General Staff Collective Agreement.
3. How many employees (actual, not FTE) were in your employ whose work fell under the coverage clause of
the Campus Care and Campus Safety Staff Collective Agreement.
4. How many employees (actual, not FTE) were in your employ whose work fell under the coverage clause of
the Head of School Staff Collective Agreement.
5. How many employees (actual, not FTE) were in your employ whose work fell under the coverage clause of
the Research Staff Assistants and Research Fellows Collective Agreement.
6. How many employees (actual, not FTE) were in your employ whose work fell under the coverage clause of
the Tutors (and other Teaching and Research Support Staff) Collective Agreement.
7. Out of Victoria University of Wellington's total employees how many (actual, not FTE) were employed in the
following categories (regardless of whether covered by a collective agreement or not).
29/09/2019 Does Victoria University monitor and measure its use of cloud data services? If it does, please supply figures
Response sent 15/10/19. Charge
for the total size of VUW cloud data storage for the last five years, the particular cloud services which have
imposed for exact storage figures,
been used, and any further relevant information that is available. If it doesn't, I would appreciate it if you give
estimates provided. No payment
an estimate for current cloud use and what services are mainly involved.
received. All other information
Secondly, does VUW offset its carbon emissions resulting from cloud data storage? Or does it have any plans
provided.
to offset these in future?
If you could please supply any reports or similar documents which help answer these questions, that would be
appreciated.
1/10/2019
Can you send me, under the Official Information Act, all internal and external correspondence, as well as
Response sent 24/10/19. All information
reports, relating to the Gordon Wilson flats on The Terrace for the past 12 months?
withheld - 9(2)(b)(ii), 9(2)(i), 9(2)(j).
Information refused - 18(f).
2/10/2019
I would like to request a copy of the investigation report mentioned in this article here from 2016.
Response sent 31/10/19. Information
https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/85393112/wheelchairbound-student-stuck-on-10th-floor-at-vic-
provided; information withheld - 9(2)(a).
universitys-te-puni-village
Annexure C referenced in the report
provided refused - 18(e).
2/10/2019
Please provide any records (including but not limited to internal/external: documents, emails, notes, minutes,
Response sent 25/10/19. All information
text messages, or social media messages) mentioning [a named scientist (not employed by VUW)].
refused 18(f).
2/10/2019
Please provide any records (including but not limited to internal/external: documents, emails, notes, minutes,
Response sent 25/10/19. All information
text messages, or social media messages) mentioning [three named scientists (none employed by VUW)].
refused 18(f).
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8/10/2019
How many students have Victoria University disciplined in the last two years for plagiarism or purchasing
Response sent 23/10/19. Information
essays online?
related to question 1 refused - 18(f).
How many students have Victoria University disciplined so far, this academic year?
Information related to question 3
Has there been an increase in students over the past two years caught or suspected of using online essay
refused - 18(f). All other information
purchasing services?
provided.
How many Victoria University students were disciplined for general academic misconduct in the last two
years?
How much has the rate of cheating at Victoria University increased or decreased by among students since
2017?
10/10/2019 OIA: A list of all donations to the university or to associated charitable foundations (either individual or
Response sent 21/11/19. Information
cumulative within a financial year) from an individual, distinct and cohesive group of individuals, corporate
provided; some information withheld -
body or other legal persons, which are over $5,000, for each of the following financial years: 2015/16,
9(2)(a).
2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20.
- For each disclosed donation, please provide:
- Name of the donor/s
- Date of the donation/s
- Precise amount of the donation (and, if it was a cumulative series of donations, the individual amounts
donated each time)
- The donor/s expressed intent for the donation and any restrictions attached to the donation’s use / intended
specific recipients of the donation (e.g specific faculties, research centres or institutes within the university,
specific scholarship types etc.)
- Confirmation of whether the donation was used in the manner intended by the donor, and if not, why not.
- Please include records of donations which the university or associated charitable foundations refused or
returned.
15/10/2019 With respect, I request the following information under the terms of the Official Information Act 1982:
Response sent 19/12/19. Information
- Data on the number of crimes reported at the tertiary institute or by students and staff at the institute and in
provided; some information refused
student accommodation between 2013 and today, broken down by year, details of the type of offence
18(f).
reported (EG: theft), details of the offence (EG: theft of student's cell phone from lecture theatre),
campus/specific location, and outcome (whether it was reported to police, whether an investigation was
launched
- All internal correspondence and correspondence with external parties about crimes reported on campus
since January 2017 (including but not limited to emails, memos, meeting minutes, reports)
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15/10/2019 With respect, I request the following information under the terms of the Official Information Act 1982:
Response sent 26/11/19. Information
- Data on the number of students who have faced disciplinary action between 2013 and today, broken down
from 2016 onwards provided. Charge
by year, type of misconduct they were accused of (eg: theft), campus location (if multiple campuses), specific
imposed for further information. No
details of the reason why they faced disciplinary action (EG: accused of smoking cannabis in student
payment received.
accommodation), and outcome (whether they were expelled etc)
- Anonymised reports/investigations into disciplinary action into the above cases
16/10/2019 1) For each Hall of Residence, give the total annual operating costs for each of the following years:
Response sent 03/12/19. All information
a. 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
related to partner halls refused - 18(g).
2) For each Hall of Residence, give the total revenue gathered through rent, fees and any additional costs paid
Information related to question 1
by students for each of the following years:
withheld - 9(2)(i). All other information
a. 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
provided.
3) For each Hall of Residence, give the standard rate/fee/rent charged to each individual student in each of the
following years (if there are multiple standard rates/fees/rents, for example depending on the size of a room,
provide each of the standard rates/fees/rents):
a. 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
4) For each Hall of Residence, give the total number of students in each of the following years:
a. 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
17/10/2019 1) A list of all trips to mainland China since 2017 by members of the university’s senior leadership (SL) (e.g
Response sent 14/11/19. Information
Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Pro Vice-Chancellors, Deans and Directors of major
provided; some information refused -
service divisions) on university business. For each individual trip, please attach an itinerary showing:
18(e).
a. The SL member/s who participated in the trip,
b. The cities/destinations visited,
c. The dates each city was visited,
d. A list of the meetings/people with whom the SL member/s met in each city/destination.
22/10/2019 We just have some bond questions for the halls, or rather how much was used at the end of 2018
Response sent 16/12/19. All information
• Can I get a break down by Hall of how much the total amount withheld was (in dollars)
related to partner halls refused - 18(g).
• How this amount above was deducted from each students bond (was it equally or some other system)
All other information provided.
• If bonds were withheld for damage at each hall, can I get a specific breakdown of the costs for each item or
set of items (in the case of cutlery, I don’t need to know the individual costs), I will need specific information as
we have been told that ~$32k was taken for say TPV, and we would like a clear understanding (if it was true) of
what that $32k was used for in a specific, clear, accountable and traceable way.
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22/10/2019 Pursuant to the Official Information Act, I am looking to request the following information regarding vehicular
Response sent 20/11/19. Excerpt of the
access to the University through Gate 3. My request is made up of three parts;
relevant job description provided -
1. A list of all staff members who have the delegated authority to authorise vehicular access to the University
16(1)(e). All other information provided.
through Gate 3;
2. All documentation, including policies or job descriptions, of the University’s processes when determining
who receives delegated authority to authorise vehicular access through Gate 3, and on what grounds may such
requests be accepted or denied;
3. A copy of; all requests received by the University since 1 January 2019 requesting access through Gate 3 for
vehicles, and; the university’s response to each of those requests, and; any internal communications related to
each of said requests.
30/10/2019 I need a count from the email system (which VUW have shown that they can search) a completed table with
Response imposing charge sent
the following counts:
03/12/19. No payment received.
a) 3 Column Headers - each with the names of the authors mentioned in this OIA as follows: [iterations of the
name of a named scientist (not employed by VUW)]
b) 11 Row headers: please search and count in the email system for the following combinations of keywords in
addition to the author's name. So for example where "Climate" is the keyword then the search would be for:
Climate + [name]. The keyword list that would initially be useful is: Stanford, Climate, Global Warming, CO2,
IPCC, Greenhouse, Zero Carbon, Propagation, "Global Air Temperature", Frontiers, SLAC
30/10/2019 I need a count from the email system (which VUW have shown that they can search) a completed table with
Response sent 03/12/19. Some
the following counts:
information provided. Charge imposed
a) 5 Column Headers - each with the names of the authors mentioned in this OIA as follows: [iterations of the
for further information. No payment
names of three named scientists (not employed by VUW)]
received.
b) 10 Row headers - please search and count in the email system for the following combinations of keywords
in addition to the author's name. So for example where "Climate" is the keyword then the search would be for:
Climate + [name]. The keyword list that would initially be useful is: Climate, Radiosonde, Global Warming, CO2,
IPCC, Troposphere, Thermodynamic, Equilibrium, Greenhouse, Zero Carbon
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30/10/2019 ...please provide records for:
Response sent 05/12/19. Information
OIA
related to question 1-4 provided, some
1) The business processes and training materials for servicing OIA Requests
information withheld - 9(2)(a).
2) Any Audits (internal or external) that relate to OIA compliance
Information related to question 5-7
3) The latest reporting (e.g. KPIs or Dashboard) that quantifies OIA compliance
provided. Information related to
4) Ombudsman's decisions about OIA requests declined by VUW
question 8 provided, some information
Public Records Act
refused - 18(e).
5) The business processes and training materials for complying with the Public Records Act
6) Any Audits (internal or external) that relate to Public Records Act compliance
7) Any reporting or KPIs that detail what Retention and Disposal activities have occurred in the last period
reported on.
Information Architecture
8) High level information architecture document for VUW that describes the main technologies, products and
partners that are used - with the main focus on:
8a) Record Search capability
8b) Retention and Disposal capability
For example (8):
- might mention that Microsoft Sharepoint and Exchange is used for document storage and search..... or some
other products.
- is not looking for technical details of integration or search capability
1/11/2019
I request under the Official Information Act 1982 [relating to an academic grievance process] the
Response sent 29/11/19. All information
documentation pertaining to the legal advice sought by the University.
withheld - 9(2)(h).
4/11/2019
1. Any correspondence between representatives of the university and Global Tone Communication (GTCOM)
Response sent 28/11/19. All information
or affilated companies.
refused - 18(e).
2. Whether the university has had any written agreements with Global Tone Communications for any
collaborations or partnership.
3. If so, could those written agreements be provided under the OIA
8/11/2019
Can I please request the following from the University under the OIA:
Response sent 05/12/19. Information
- All correspondence regarding the Chinese naval vessel Qi Jiguang's visit to New Zealand, including
provided; some information withheld -
correspondence between VUW's Confucius Institute and the Chinese embassy and NZ Defense Force.
9(2)(a).
12/11/2019 I am wanting to know the number of special considerations that Victoria uni students applied for under mental
Response sent 10/12/19. All information
health circumstances. Can I please have the number of applications as well as the amounts that were
refused 18(f).
granted/declined. I am wanting to see if there is an increase, so can you please provide this data for the last
five years.
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19/11/2019 I would like to request the salary band for all international posts, in particular your office in China and their
Response sent 17/12/19. Information
relevant benefit documents, (e.g. medical/international travel/accommodation etc) for example, beside their
related to question 1 provided, some
salary, what else they will get/ peaks etc.If possible I would also like to request your org chart for your
information withheld - 9(2)(a).
international office and your office in China.
Information related to question 2
provided.
20/11/2019 ...to what capacity does the Associate Director/Campus Living lead health and safety on campus, and
Response sent 16/12/19. All information
comparatively; to what capacity then does the Safety, Risk and Assurance department lead health and safety
provided.
on campus?
20/11/2019 I would like to request a grade distribution break down by course (paper) for all 2019 trimester 1 and trimester Response sent 10/12/19. Information
2 papers run by the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. By grade distribution breakdown I mean for
provided; some information withheld -
each paper you would detail how many people got each grade for each paper (e.g for COMP102 there was 1A+
9(2)(a).
2A 3A-.... etc). I will appreciate a PDF with this information, as well as an excel spreadsheet if possible.
26/11/2019 Please provide the number of administrative, managerial and governance employees (full-time, part-time or
Response sent 11/12/19. All information
consulting) who are within each of the following annual salary bands (actual or pro-rata):
provided.
1) Below $40,000
2) $40,001 to $60,000
3) $60,001 to $80,000
4) $80,001 to $100,000
5) $100,001 to $150,000
6) $150,001 to $200,000
7) $200,001 to $250,000
8) $250,001 to $300,000
9) $300,001 to $350,000
10) Over $350,001
27/11/2019 I was wondering if you could please provide me with the following information:
Response sent 05/02/20. All information
1) The total cost of the university's brand refresh
provided.
2) Who was commissioned to redesign the university's shield, crest and logo - and the total cost for this
redesign
3) the costs of changing the university's url to wellington and the steps taken for this to occur
4) How long the planning took for this brand refresh from conception to completion
28/11/2019 Under the Official Information Act I request the following information:
Response sent 09/01/20. All information
• The email address of the Victoria university account that received [a particular email]
withheld - 9(2)(a).
1/12/2019
1. The process of creating and adopting the previous and/or current logo;
Response sent 28/02/20. All information
2. The process of consulting Maori when creating and adopting the previous and/or current logo; and
provided.
3. Whether the previous and/or current logo, or aspects of them, were gifted by Maori to the university.
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1/12/2019
Please confirm the forced swim test is real and currently still happening?
Response sent 16/12/19. All information
provided.
4/12/2019
This Official Information Act request asks for statistical information in relation to cyber incidents recorded by
Response sent 22/01/20. Information on
Victoria University, over the last three years.
cyberattacks prior to July 2019 refused -
Specifically I ask for:
18(f). Information on the origin of
- A monthly breakdown showing the number of incidents that could be regarded as cyber ‘attacks’ directed
cyberattacks refused - 18(g).
toward Victoria University of Wellington over the last three years (Dating back to December 2016)
Information on how the University deals
- I ask the education provider, to provide detail of these incidents including the origin of the breach, the extent
with cyberattacks withheld - 9(2)(k).
of the breach, and how it affected the provider.
- I ask the institution to also provide a statement about how it deals with such incidents, and what protocols
are in place to deal with this.
4/12/2019
Could you please advise the process the University used to value the Victoria University name (brand) and the
Response sent 09/01/20. All information
people that have had access to the results.
refused - 18(e).
4/12/2019
1) When, how, and by what rationale was the decision made to change the name and branding of the
Response sent 28/02/20. Information
University from "Victoria University of Wellington, Te Whare Wānanga o te Ūpoko o te Ika a Māui" to "Te
provided, some information withheld -
Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington". - Please provide all information regarding this decision or
9(2)(a), 9(2)(b)(ii), 9(2)(g)(i), 9(2)(h),
decisions including supporting documents, emails, minutes of meetings, file notes, reports and information not 9(2)(i).
held in documentary form.
1A) Specifically, when, how and by what rationale was the decision made to implement "Te Herenga Waka"
even though a University Council resolution passed in September 2018 specifies the new te reo Maori name
was only to be adopted if the recommended name change to "University of Wellington" was approved by the
Minister. - Please provide all information regarding this decision to implement "Te Herenga Waka" in
contradiction to the September 2018 University Council Resolution. This includes supporting documents,
emails, minutes of meetings, file notes, reports and information not held in documentary form.
2) What consultation took place with mana whenua regarding the use of the name of the Marae for the Whole
University? Please provide all information regarding this consultation process including supporting documents,
emails, minutes of meetings, file notes, reports and information not held in documentary form.
2B) Specifically, who were the mana whenua consulted? What were their views? When did this consultation
take place? Please provide all information regarding this consultation process including supporting documents,
emails, minutes of meetings, file notes, reports and information not held in documentary form.
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3) Why does the University contend that Te Herenga Waka is an appropriate name for the University? I kindly
invite a detailed explanation from Rawinia Higgins.
4) Please provide all information relevant to and/or regarding the wider brand change strategy as it pertains to
the University and to the individual schools and faculties.
5/12/2019
I’m writing to you under the terms of the Official Information Act 1982, seeking information on the extent of
Clarification letter sent 18/12/20.
Israeli involvement with New Zealand. Accordingly, I request from you all information held by you relating to
Clarification ongoing.
any Victoria University of Wellington connections with the state of Israel. The information sought relates to
any connections, visits, investments, contracts, research projects, scholarships, attendances at conferences
and functions, which are associated in any way with the Israeli government, companies or institutions.
These connections include planned or proposed connections, not just those which are current. They include
activities in New Zealand, Israel or any third country.
5/12/2019
1) What consultation took place with mana whenua regarding the use of niho taniwha on the new logo? Please Response sent 28/02/20. Information
provide all information regarding this consultation process including supporting documents, emails, minutes of related to question 1 refused 18(e). All
meetings, file notes, reports and information not held in documentary form.
other information provided.
2) Did that consultation discuss the popular use of the niho taniwha motif used for tukutuku in whare
whakairo across Aotearoa?
3) What permissions were sought and/or obtained from local mana whenua regarding niho taniwha?
4) Given the widespread use of the niho taniwha motif in Maori communities across Aotearoa, what
permissions were sought and/or obtained from other members of Maori communities and/or groups across
Aotearoa regarding the motif's use on the University crest and/or branding?
5/12/2019
Under the Official Information Act I would like to request copies of communication between the Victoria
Response sent 15/01/20. Information
University of Wellington Animal Ethics Committee and the Victoria University of Wellington Student
provided; some information withheld -
Association (including the President of the VUWSA) regarding the Forced Swim Test over the past 2 months.
9(2)(a).
7/12/2019
I wish to make an official information act request for any and all information pertaining to the anual forced
Clarification letter sent 19/12/20. No
swim test held in your laboratories. Specifically recent studies and outcomes from these tests, as well as what
response received.
the university hopes to achieve through unethical testing.
16/12/2019 [Paperwork relating to a gift that was made to Victoria University of Wellington.]
Response sent 12/02/20. Information
provided; some information withheld -
9(2)(a).
17/12/2019 Can I get a breakdown of what was actually covered by the costs?
Response sent 22/01/20. All information
Cleaning: $1,137.83 – for example why cleaning was specifically needed and what areas in capital it specifically
provided.
covered and when it was done.
Damage: $29,242.54 – Can I get a breakdown of the damage, what it covered and when the work was done.
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