23 September 2020
Office of the National Librarian
National Library of New Zealand
PO Box 1467
Mary E Davenport
Wel ington 6140
Fyi-request-13775-
Phone +64 4 474 3000
[email address]
dia.govt.nz
Dear Ms Davenport
Official Information Act (1982) Request 2021-0163
I refer to your official information request dated 12 September 2020 for information relating
to the disposal of books from the National Library of New Zealand.
The OIA requires that we advise you of our decision on your request no later than 20
working days after the day we receive your request. We are writing to notify you of an
extension to the time limit to make our decision.
The Department is extending the time available to respond to your request under both
section 15A(1)(a) and (b) of the Act, as the request is for a large quantity of information or
necessitates a search through a large quantity of information; and as consultations are
necessary to make a decision your request cannot reasonably be met within the original
time limit.
The response wil now be provided to you by 30 November 2020. All efforts will be made to
respond sooner if possible.
You have the right to seek a review by the Ombudsman regarding the request for an
extension. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or by phoning 0800 802 602.
Yours sincerely
Helen Jamison
Director
Office of the National Librarian