07 May 2021
Lynn Worthington
fyi.org.nz
By email.
Dear Lynn,
Re: information relating to Drug and alcohol pathology/testing at Mackenzie District Council.
(our ref. 410).
We have decided to release the information you have requested, please see answers below in
red.
1.
Does the organisation carry out drugs and alcohol testing (among employees or other persons)?
No
2.
If drug and alcohol testing does take place at the organisation: N/A
a.
Who currently provides the testing service i.e., name of service provider(s)? N/A
b.
For each (named) service provider: N/A
i.
What is the nature of the drug & alcohol testing service delivered e.g., saliva, urine, breath and
alcohol and synthetic cannabinoids? N/A
ii.
In what geographic location(s) is the service delivered? N/A
iii.
Is the service provided under contract? If yes: N/A
1.
How many contracts does the provider have with your organisation? N/A
2.
What is the term of that/those contract(s)? N/A
3.
What is the dollar value of that/those contract(s)? N/A
4.
Are there options for renewing that/those contract(s)? N/A
c.
What organisation(s)/company(ies) previously conducted drug and alcohol testing for your
organisation (repeat all of ‘b’ for previous service providers)? None
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 further with us, please feel free to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Cathy Matheson.
Records Advisor
Mackenzie District Council