Democracy Project
John Jacobson made this Official Information request to Victoria University of Wellington
The request was partially successful.
From: John Jacobson
Dear Victoria University of Wellington,
The Democracy Project (https://democracyproject.nz/about/) says it is "university-based but independently run by Dr Bryce Edwards, with help from independent researchers".
Please provide:
(a) a copy of any proposal documents held by the university leading to the establishment of the project,
(b) a copy of all correspondence relating to the proposal, any information held about negotiations in relation to the proposal, and the information held about acceptance of the final proposal,
(c) any information relating to the costs incurred by the university, including hosting, insurance, etc, and
(d) a copy of any contracts that may exist in relation to the project.
Yours faithfully,
John Jacobson
From: OIA Requests
Victoria University of Wellington
Kia ora John
Official information request for information relating to the proposal of the Democracy Project and costs incurred for hosting the project
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your official information request dated 15 July 2020.
We received your request on 15 July 2020. We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in any event no later than 12 August 2020, being 20 working days after the day your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
If any additional factors come to light which are relevant to your request, please do not hesitate to contact me so that these can be taken into account.
Ngâ mihi nui
Maddy Hewison-Burch
Adviser, Information Access & Copyright
Legal Services
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
Phone +64 4 463 5461
www.wgtn.ac.nz | 0800 04 04 04
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Victoria University of Wellington
Kia ora
Please find the attached extension letter relating to your requests for information. The extended date for a decision on your request is now 9 September 2020.
Ngâ mihi nui
Maddy Hewison-Burch
Adviser, Information Access & Copyright
Legal Services
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
www.wgtn.ac.nz | 0800 04 04 04
This message and any attachments may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and destroy any copies of this e-mail.
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From: OIA Requests
Victoria University of Wellington
Good afternoon John
The University's response to your request is running a bit late. It is in the sign out process now so I am hoping to have it to you by tomorrow.
I will be in touch again soon.
Apologies for the delay.
Kind regards
Tessa
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Victoria University of Wellington
Jacobson Democracy Project OIA decision letter 10 September 2020.pdf
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Good morning John
Please find attached the University's final response to your request.
Kind regards
Tessa
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