Documents relating to Pacific Reset strategy
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From: Sebastian
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
This is a request for the following 9 documents:
ONE: I request a copy of the current Pacific Reset priority areas and work programme
TWO: Cabinet minute ERS-18-MIN-0028 noted that
“A further omnibus report on the implementation of the Pacific Reset will be submitted to Cabinet before the end of 2019”
I request a copy of this report.
THREE: I request copies of all other Pacific Reset reports-back since the beginning of 2020
FOUR: Cabinet minute ERS-18-MIN-0028 also noted that
“Significant progress has been made on a refreshed New Zealand approach to regional security, intended to align with and support implementation of the Boe Declaration”
I request a copy of the refreshed approach to regional security referred to here
FIVE: I also request a copy of MFAT's implementation plan for the Boe Declaration
SIX: I request a copy of CAB-18-MIN-0537
SEVEN: I request a copy of the Pacific Realm Policy Framework
EIGHT: The 2019-2020 MFAT Annual Report notes that
“A 2019 stocktake of New Zealand agency engagement in the Realm strengthened awareness and highlighted opportunities for enhanced coordination in areas such as health, education and climate change”
I request a copy of this stocktake.
NINE: The 2019-2020 MFAT Annual Report also notes that
“In June [2020], the Ministry prepared advice to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on recalibrating New Zealand’s Pacific engagement to respond to the far-reaching and serious impacts of COVID-19 across the region in the short to medium term”
I request a copy of this advice.
Yours faithfully,
Sebastian
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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Kia ora Sebastian
Thank you for your OIA request, this email confirms receipt and advises that your request has been sent to the appropriate division for response.
Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s website.
Ngā Mihi
Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
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From: Sebastian <[FOI #15416 email]>
Sent: Monday, 10 May 2021 8:51 AM
To: ENQUIRIES <[MFAT request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Documents relating to Pacific Reset strategy
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
This is a request for the following 9 documents:
ONE: I request a copy of the current Pacific Reset priority areas and work programme
TWO: Cabinet minute ERS-18-MIN-0028 noted that
“A further omnibus report on the implementation of the Pacific Reset will be submitted to Cabinet before the end of 2019”
I request a copy of this report.
THREE: I request copies of all other Pacific Reset reports-back since the beginning of 2020
FOUR: Cabinet minute ERS-18-MIN-0028 also noted that
“Significant progress has been made on a refreshed New Zealand approach to regional security, intended to align with and support implementation of the Boe Declaration”
I request a copy of the refreshed approach to regional security referred to here
FIVE: I also request a copy of MFAT's implementation plan for the Boe Declaration
SIX: I request a copy of CAB-18-MIN-0537
SEVEN: I request a copy of the Pacific Realm Policy Framework
EIGHT: The 2019-2020 MFAT Annual Report notes that
“A 2019 stocktake of New Zealand agency engagement in the Realm strengthened awareness and highlighted opportunities for enhanced coordination in areas such as health, education and climate change”
I request a copy of this stocktake.
NINE: The 2019-2020 MFAT Annual Report also notes that
“In June [2020], the Ministry prepared advice to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on recalibrating New Zealand’s Pacific engagement to respond to the far-reaching and serious impacts of COVID-19 across the region in the short to medium term”
I request a copy of this advice.
Yours faithfully,
Sebastian
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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Dear Sebastian
Please see the attached correspondence regarding your recent OIA request.
Kind regards
Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
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-----Original Message-----
From: Sebastian <[8][FYI request #15416 email]>
Sent: Monday, 10 May 2021 8:51 AM
To: ENQUIRIES <[9][MFAT request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Documents relating to Pacific
Reset strategy
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
This is a request for the following 9 documents:
ONE: I request a copy of the current Pacific Reset priority areas and work
programme
TWO: Cabinet minute ERS-18-MIN-0028 noted that
“A further omnibus report on the implementation of the Pacific Reset will
be submitted to Cabinet before the end of 2019”
I request a copy of this report.
THREE: I request copies of all other Pacific Reset reports-back since the
beginning of 2020
FOUR: Cabinet minute ERS-18-MIN-0028 also noted that
“Significant progress has been made on a refreshed New Zealand approach to
regional security, intended to align with and support implementation of
the Boe Declaration”
I request a copy of the refreshed approach to regional security referred
to here
FIVE: I also request a copy of MFAT's implementation plan for the Boe
Declaration
SIX: I request a copy of CAB-18-MIN-0537
SEVEN: I request a copy of the Pacific Realm Policy Framework
EIGHT: The 2019-2020 MFAT Annual Report notes that
“A 2019 stocktake of New Zealand agency engagement in the Realm
strengthened awareness and highlighted opportunities for enhanced
coordination in areas such as health, education and climate change”
I request a copy of this stocktake.
NINE: The 2019-2020 MFAT Annual Report also notes that
“In June [2020], the Ministry prepared advice to the Minister of Foreign
Affairs on recalibrating New Zealand’s Pacific engagement to respond to
the far-reaching and serious impacts of COVID-19 across the region in the
short to medium term”
I request a copy of this advice.
Yours faithfully,
Sebastian
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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Dear Sebastian
Please see the attached correspondence regarding your recent OIA request.
Kind regards
Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
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-----Original Message-----
From: Sebastian <[8][FOI #15416 email]>
Sent: Monday, 10 May 2021 8:51 AM
To: ENQUIRIES <[9][MFAT request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Documents relating to Pacific
Reset strategy
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
This is a request for the following 9 documents:
ONE: I request a copy of the current Pacific Reset priority areas and work
programme
TWO: Cabinet minute ERS-18-MIN-0028 noted that
“A further omnibus report on the implementation of the Pacific Reset will
be submitted to Cabinet before the end of 2019”
I request a copy of this report.
THREE: I request copies of all other Pacific Reset reports-back since the
beginning of 2020
FOUR: Cabinet minute ERS-18-MIN-0028 also noted that
“Significant progress has been made on a refreshed New Zealand approach to
regional security, intended to align with and support implementation of
the Boe Declaration”
I request a copy of the refreshed approach to regional security referred
to here
FIVE: I also request a copy of MFAT's implementation plan for the Boe
Declaration
SIX: I request a copy of CAB-18-MIN-0537
SEVEN: I request a copy of the Pacific Realm Policy Framework
EIGHT: The 2019-2020 MFAT Annual Report notes that
“A 2019 stocktake of New Zealand agency engagement in the Realm
strengthened awareness and highlighted opportunities for enhanced
coordination in areas such as health, education and climate change”
I request a copy of this stocktake.
NINE: The 2019-2020 MFAT Annual Report also notes that
“In June [2020], the Ministry prepared advice to the Minister of Foreign
Affairs on recalibrating New Zealand’s Pacific engagement to respond to
the far-reaching and serious impacts of COVID-19 across the region in the
short to medium term”
I request a copy of this advice.
Yours faithfully,
Sebastian
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From: Sebastian
Dear MFAT,
It's been a month since you informed me that the information I requested was in the final stages of preparation and review. Can you please let me know when I can expect to receive your response?
Yours sincerely,
Sebastian
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Tēnā koe
Please see the attached correspondence regarding your recent Official
Information Act request. I apologise for the delay in providing this
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Ngā mihi
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