Dear James Dann,

On behalf of the Ministry for the Environment, I acknowledge receipt of your email of 18 March 2014, requesting the following information under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA):

'a) any information provided by the Ministry to the Minister relating to changes to the WCO
b) any information provided by the Ministry to any other Minister relating to changes to the WCO
c) any information provided by the Ministry to Cabinet relating to changes to the WCO'

The scope of your request captures information provided to Ministers by the Ministry for the Environment relating to the 2013 changes to the Water Conservation Order on the Rakaia River.

This information relates most closely to the functions and responsibilities of Hon Gerry Brownlee, as he is the Minister Acting for the Minister for the Environment in matters relating to Central Plains water. I have therefore transferred your request to Minister Brownlee for consideration and response, in accordance with section 14 of the OIA.

Your request will be considered according to the provisions of the OIA. You will receive a response as soon as is reasonably practicable.

Kind regards,

Nell Williams
Senior Advisor - Executive Relations Team
Ministry for the Environment- Manatü Mö Te Taiao 

http://www.mfe.govt.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: James Dann [mailto:[OIA #1549 email]]
Sent: Tuesday, 18 March 2014 1:39 p.m.
To: Ministerials
Subject: Official Information Act request - Information regarding the decidion to amend the WCO on the Rakaia River

Dear Ministry for the Environment,

In 2013, changes were made to the Water Conservation Order on the Rakaia river. If possible, I would like access to
a) any information provided by the Ministry to the Minister relating to changes to the WCO
b) any information provided by the Ministry to any other Minister relating to changes to the WCO
c) any information provided by the Ministry to Cabinet relating to changes to the WCO

Yours faithfully,

James Dann

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Dear Mr Dann,

Your request was transferred to Hon Gerry Brownlee on 21 March 2014. Twenty working days from that transfer date results in a due date for posting of 22 April 2014.

I understand that a response to your request is currently with Minister Brownlee for consideration.

Kind regards,
Nell Williams
Senior Advisor - Executive Relations Team
Ministry for the Environment- Manatü Mö Te Taiao 

http://www.mfe.govt.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: James Dann [mailto:[OIA #1549 email]]
Sent: Thursday, 17 April 2014 9:35 a.m.
To: Ministerials
Subject: Re: Acknowledgment and transfer of your request for information from the Ministry for the Environment

Dear Ministerials,

My request for information about the decision to amend the WCO on the Rakaia River has been delayed without reason given. A response was, by law, required by April 15, but has not been forthcoming. I am hoping my request is fulfilled soon.

Yours sincerely,

James Dann

-----Original Message-----

Dear James Dann,

On behalf of the Ministry for the Environment, I acknowledge receipt of your email of 18 March 2014, requesting the following information under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA):

'a) any information provided by the Ministry to the Minister relating to changes to the WCO
b) any information provided by the Ministry to any other Minister relating to changes to the WCO
c) any information provided by the Ministry to Cabinet relating to changes to the WCO'

The scope of your request captures information provided to Ministers by the Ministry for the Environment relating to the 2013 changes to the Water Conservation Order on the Rakaia River.

This information relates most closely to the functions and responsibilities of Hon Gerry Brownlee, as he is the Minister Acting for the Minister for the Environment in matters relating to Central Plains water. I have therefore transferred your request to Minister Brownlee for consideration and response, in accordance with section 14 of the OIA.

Your request will be considered according to the provisions of the OIA. You will receive a response as soon as is reasonably practicable.

Kind regards,

Nell Williams
Senior Advisor - Executive Relations Team
Ministry for the Environment- Manatü Mö Te Taiao 

http://www.mfe.govt.nz

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Dear Mr Dann,

Minister Brownlee's Office has just advised that the response to your OIA request is ready to be sent. Could you please provide a postal address so that the paperwork can be provided?

Kind regards,
Nell Williams
Senior Advisor - Executive Relations Team
Ministry for the Environment- Manatü Mö Te Taiao 

http://www.mfe.govt.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: Eleanor Williams On Behalf Of Ministerials
Sent: Thursday, 17 April 2014 9:58 a.m.
To: James Dann
Subject: RE: Acknowledgment and transfer of your request for information from the Ministry for the Environment

Dear Mr Dann,

Your request was transferred to Hon Gerry Brownlee on 21 March 2014. Twenty working days from that transfer date results in a due date for posting of 22 April 2014.

I understand that a response to your request is currently with Minister Brownlee for consideration.

Kind regards,
Nell Williams
Senior Advisor - Executive Relations Team
Ministry for the Environment- Manatü Mö Te Taiao 

http://www.mfe.govt.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: James Dann [mailto:[OIA #1549 email]]
Sent: Thursday, 17 April 2014 9:35 a.m.
To: Ministerials
Subject: Re: Acknowledgment and transfer of your request for information from the Ministry for the Environment

Dear Ministerials,

My request for information about the decision to amend the WCO on the Rakaia River has been delayed without reason given. A response was, by law, required by April 15, but has not been forthcoming. I am hoping my request is fulfilled soon.

Yours sincerely,

James Dann

-----Original Message-----

Dear James Dann,

On behalf of the Ministry for the Environment, I acknowledge receipt of your email of 18 March 2014, requesting the following information under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA):

'a) any information provided by the Ministry to the Minister relating to changes to the WCO
b) any information provided by the Ministry to any other Minister relating to changes to the WCO
c) any information provided by the Ministry to Cabinet relating to changes to the WCO'

The scope of your request captures information provided to Ministers by the Ministry for the Environment relating to the 2013 changes to the Water Conservation Order on the Rakaia River.

This information relates most closely to the functions and responsibilities of Hon Gerry Brownlee, as he is the Minister Acting for the Minister for the Environment in matters relating to Central Plains water. I have therefore transferred your request to Minister Brownlee for consideration and response, in accordance with section 14 of the OIA.

Your request will be considered according to the provisions of the OIA. You will receive a response as soon as is reasonably practicable.

Kind regards,

Nell Williams
Senior Advisor - Executive Relations Team
Ministry for the Environment- Manatü Mö Te Taiao 

http://www.mfe.govt.nz

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Please Note: The information contained in this e-mail message and any attached files may be confid*ential information, and may also be the subject of legal professional privilege. It is not necessarily the official view of the Ministry for the Environment. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, disclosure or copying of this e-mail is unauthorised. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and delete the original. Thank you.

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