15 February 2022
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Sebastian
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Kia ora Sebastian,
Official Information Act request OIA2122-0515 dated 17/01/2022
I write to you in response to your Official Information Act (the Act) request, which was
received by the Department of Internal Affairs (Department) on 17 January 2022.
You have requested:
The New Zealand Online Crisis Response Process published on the DIA website refers to a DIA
"Internal Response Process for a Domestic Crisis,” of which the NZ Online Crisis Response
Process forms a part (p.6):
Linked New Zealand Online Crisis Response Process document
"The [New Zealand] Online Crisis Response Process will feed into the wider DIA Internal
Response Process for a Domestic Crisis."
I would like to request copies of all documents (protocols, etc.) setting out the "wider DIA
Internal Response Process for a Domestic Crisis" referred to here.
The document requested as the ‘internal response process for a domestic crisis’ is referring
to the Departments Incident Management Plan. I have attached a copy of this document as
requested.
Operational details which facilitate access to meetings, either in person or over conference
call, have been withheld under section 9(2)(g)(ii) of the Act – to maintain the effective
conduct of public affairs through the protection of members of organisations, and
employees, from improper pressure.
I consider that the withholding of information as mentioned above is not outweighed by
other considerations which render it desirable, in the public interest, to make that
information available.
If you have any feedback or questions about the Department’s response, please contact
[email address].
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision.
Information about how to make a complaint is available
at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or Freephone 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
Debra Love
Acting General Manager
Information, Safety and Property Group
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