National Headquarters
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PO Box 2133
Wellington
New Zealand
Phone +64 4 496 3600
2 June 2021
Alan Thompson
By email: [FYI request #15413 email]
Dear Alan
Information Request – Matakana Island Fire - Operational Review
I refer to your official information request dated 9 May 2021 asking for the following information
:
On Dec 13th 2020 a fire broke out in forestry block on Matakana Island. This fire took over a
week to control and extinguish burning over 40ha.
Under the provisions of the Official Information Act I request a copy of the Operational Review
that FENZ undertook with respect to this fire.
The Operational Review into our response to the fire on Matakana Island is still in its early stages
and as such the report does not currently exist. Consequently, your request for it is declined under
section 18(e) of the Official Information Act 1982.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision.
Information about how to make a complaint is availab
le at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
Yours sincerely
Raewyn Bleakley
Deputy Chief Executive, Office of the Chief Executive