11 October 2021
Harold
[FYI request #16724 email]
Ref: OIA-2021/22-0263
Dear Harold
Official Information Act request relating to COVID-19 vaccine certificates for domestic use
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request received on 13 September 2021.
You requested:
“1) Copies of all briefings to Cabinet or any minister that deal with the topic of COVID-19
vaccine certificates for domestic use, dated since 9 April.
2) Copies of all other reports generated by DPMC that deal with the topic of COVID-19
vaccine certificates for domestic use, dated since 9 April.”
On 27 September 2021, the first part of your request was transferred to the Minister for COVID-19
Response, Hon Chris Hipkins for response.
I have decided under section 15A of the Act to extend the time limits for deciding on your request by
an additional 20 working days. Consequently, the extended due date for your response will be 9
November 2021.
The extension is required because of the consultations needed to make a decision on your request.
Despite the extension, a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision under section 28(3)
of the Act.
Yours sincerely
Sarah Corbett
Manager, Ministerial and Business Services
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
4445125
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz