Request for Details of 2020 Press Conference Regarding Financial Support for Small Businesses
Peter Russell made this Official Information request to Jacinda Ardern
Response to this request is long overdue. By law Jacinda Ardern should have responded by now (details and exceptions). The requester can complain to the Ombudsman.
From: Peter Russell
Dear Jacinda Ardern,
In approximately the middle of 2020 I watched a press conference where you announced financial support for small businesses. During that conference you stated that small businesses would have until the end of the financial year to apply for that support.
Please provide me with full details of this statement, including the date and a transcript of your words.
Yours faithfully
Peter Russell
From: Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
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From: Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
I am writing on behalf of the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, to acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act request.
Your request will be responded to under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982.
Yours sincerely
Dinah Okeby
Office of the Prime Minister
Authorised by Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern MP, Parliament Buildings Wellington 6012
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From: J Ardern (MIN)
Jacinda Ardern
Tēnā koe
On behalf of Raj Nahna, I attach a letter in response to your OIA request.
Ngā mihi
Private Secretary (Executive Support)
Office of the Prime Minister
Authorised by Rt. Hon Jacinda Ardern MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
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