Communications with Rob Fyfe
George Morrison made this Official Information request to Jacinda Ardern
The request was successful.
From: George Morrison
Dear Jacinda Ardern,
Please provide me with all communications from and to Rob Fyfe both regarding his advocacy for taking measures to slow the spread of coronavirus and in terms of his role liaising with the private sector on the economic/business response.
Please also provide me with reports/briefings/communications/notes held by the government in considering Mr Fyfe's suggestions.
Please advise if Mr Fyfe has been paid for his role and if so how much.
Yours faithfully,
George Morrison
From: Rt. Hon Jacinda Ardern
Kia ora,
Thanks very much for taking the time to get in touch with Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern.
We are currently experiencing unprecedented numbers of emails about
COVID-19. If you are writing about an issue relating to COVID-19, here’s a
list of links that you may find helpful:
[1]Latest Government COVID-19 info
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We hope one of the above links helps answer your question, if not we will
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Thanks again and please take care.
Authorised by Jacinda Ardern MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
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From: Rt. Hon Jacinda Ardern
I am writing on behalf of the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, to acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act request.
Your request will be responded to under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982.
Yours sincerely
Dinah Okeby
Office of the Prime Minister
Authorised by Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern MP, Parliament Buildings Wellington 6012
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From: Tabitha Spicer
Dear George Morrison
On behalf of Raj Nahna, I attach a letter regarding your request received
on 26 May 2020.
Yours sincerely
Tabitha Spicer
Private Secretary (Administration) │Office of the Prime Minister
DDI : + 64 4 817 8700
Level 9 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6011
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From: George Morrison
Dear Tabitha Spicer,
This request is now long overdue. Please provide the information ASAP.
Yours sincerely,
George Morrison
From: Tabitha Spicer
Kia ora George,
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. I have followed up on your request and have been advised that your response is currently at the consultation stage. We are progressing this response as a matter of priority and are endeavouring to get it to you as soon as possible.
Again, apologies for the delay. I remind you that you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate under section 28(3) of the Official Information Act 1982.
Ngā mihi,
Tabitha Spicer | Private Secretary (Administration)
Office of the Prime Minister
DDI: +64 4 817 9805 | Email: [email address]
Authorised by Rt. Hon Jacinda Ardern MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
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From: Tabitha Spicer
Dear George Morrison
On behalf of Raj Nahna, I attach a letter in response to your request
received on 26 May 2020.
Yours sincerely
Tabitha Spicer
Private Secretary (Administration) │Office of the Prime Minister
DDI : + 64 4 817 8700
Level 9 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6011
The information contained in this email is intended for the named
recipient only. It may contain privileged material or information in
confidence and if you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy,
distribute or take any action in reliance on it.
If you have received this email in error please notify us immediately by
telephone (04 817-9732) or by return email.
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail
Authorised by Jacinda Ardern MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
Email disclaimer:
Please note information about meetings related to the Ministers’
portfolios will be proactively released (this does not include personal or
constituency matters). For each meeting in scope, the summary would list:
date, time (start and finish), brief description, location, who the
meeting was with, and the portfolio. If you attend a meeting with the
Minister on behalf of an organisation, the name of the organisation will
be released. If you are a senior staff member at an organisation, or meet
with the Minister in your personal capacity, your name may also be
released. The location of the meeting will be released, unless it is a
private residence. The proactive release will be consistent with the
provisions in the Official Information Act, including privacy
considerations. Under the Privacy Act 1993 you have the right to ask for a
copy of any personal information we hold about you, and to ask for it to
be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you’d like to ask for a copy of
your information, or to have it corrected, or are concerned about the
release of your information in the meeting disclosure, please contact the
sender. You can read more about the proactive release policy at
[1]https://www.dia.govt.nz/Proactive-Releas...
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