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12 December 2022
Dave Fermah
By email: [FYI request #19067 email]

Dear Mr Fermah
I refer to your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) and my response
dated 4 May 2022.
Due to the passage of time, documents relevant to your request are now able to be
released.  I therefore enclose copies of the fol owing:
-  Briefing – ‘Shovel Ready’ Infrastructure Projects approval – tranche seven
-  Briefing – ‘Shovel Ready’ Infrastructure Projects approval – tranche seven
-  Correspondence regarding press releases
We advise that, in accordance with sections 9(2)(a), 9(2)(f)(iv) and 9(2)(j), certain
information has been redacted from the documents.  The basis for the redactions has
been noted in each document.  Please note that we also removed information outside the
scope of your request.
I note that you are entitled to make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman under
section 28(3) of the OIA.

Yours sincerely

Hon Grant Robertson
Minister for Infrastructure

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Briefing – ‘Shovel Ready’ Infrastructure Projects
approval – tranche seven
Date:
26 November 2020
Priority:
High
Security
In Confidence

classification:

Actions

Action sought
Deadline

Hon Grant Robertson
1.  Note the contents of this briefing.
3 December
Minister of Finance

2020
Minister for
2.  Agree to the recommendations of this briefing.

Infrastructure

Hon Dr Megan Woods
Associate Minister of
Finance

Hon David Parker
Associate Minister of
Finance

Contact for telephone discussion (if required)
Name
Position
Telephone
1st contact
Mark Binns
Chair (CIP)
[s9(2)(a)]

Graham Mitchell
CEO (CIP)
[s9(2)(a)]

✓
GM Government and Industry
Nick Manning
[s9(2)(a)]

Affairs (CIP)

Consulted agencies:
The Treasury, the Ministry of Justice, Ōtākaro Ltd, the Provincial Development Unit and other agencies (if
any) as noted in the project summary reports.

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Briefing  –  ‘Shovel  Ready’  Infrastructure  Projects
approval – tranche seven

Purpose of briefing
To seek Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG) Ministers’ approval to release Crown funds to
Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and other agencies as set out in this briefing to fund the
projects described in this briefing and the schedules, for the purpose of CIP and other agencies
implementing the projects covered in this briefing which form part of the $3 bil ion tagged
contingency for infrastructure in the COVID Response and Recovery Fund.
Recommended Action
It is recommended that you:

1.  Note that the letter from the Minister for Infrastructure of 23 July 2020 set out the mandate for
Crown Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) implementation of Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG)
projects, and this briefing seeks Ministers’ approval to release Crown funds to CIP and other
agencies to fund the transactions described in this briefing and the schedules, for the purpose
of CIP and other agencies implementing their part of the $3 bil ion infrastructure fund in the
COVID Response and Recovery Fund;
Noted
2.  Note that this briefing covers 6 projects with total Government funding of $64.3m, total project
value of $94.6m and total employment expected of approximately 515 full time equivalent
employees;
Noted

3.  Note that if Ministers approve the projects in this briefing, in total to date there wil  be 216 IRG
projects approved, with total Government funding of $2,229.5m, and total employment
expected of approximately 12,532 full time equivalent employees;
Noted
Project approvals and publication matters - CIP

4.  Note that CIP recommends that IRG Ministers note and approve recommendations 5 – 19;
Noted
5.  Note that the Crown has a grant funding agreement with CIP, and under this agreement
funding is released on direction from the IRG Ministers;
Noted
6.  Note that CIP has reached agreement with one project owner for a ‘shovel ready’ project for
Government funding and CIP is also seeking advance release of some funding for a scoping
report on another project;
Noted
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15. Note that, in relation to the East Coast Marine Infrastructure project, officials wil  work with local
iwi, local businesses, Gisborne District Council, coastal shipping operators to determine if a
proposal can be economically viable and sustainable, have broad community and local and
wider iwi support and create hundreds of jobs for locals. CIP wil  report back in May 2021 with
the outcome of this process;
Noted
16. Agree to authorise the release of up to $300,000 for CIP to develop a report on the East Coast
Marine Infrastructure project;
Agree / Disagree
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17. Note that, subject to IRG Ministers’ prior approval, certain information about the IRG
programme wil  be made publicly available (as noted below) as this is consistent with open
government protocols that there should be reporting to the public on the progress of the IRG
programme;
Noted
18. Agree to publish high-level information on the IRG projects to the Infrastructure Commission
for inclusion in the Infrastructure Pipeline;
Agree / Disagree
19. Agree to publish a quarterly report, approved by IRG Ministers, on progress on IRG projects
and outcomes achieved;
Agree / Disagree

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Hon. Grant Robertson
Minister of Finance
Minister for Infrastructure

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Hon. Dr Megan Woods
Associate Minister of Finance

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Hon. David Parker
Associate Minister of Finance

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Background
1.  On 23 July 2020, the Minister for Infrastructure wrote to relevant portfolio Ministers and their
respective agencies to set out IRG Ministers’ instructions and expectations for agencies
delivering on IRG projects.
2.  IRG Ministers have allocated responsibility to CIP for delivery of 42 projects, with a total project
value (including Government, project owner, and third-party funding) of over $3 bil ion.
Government funding of approximately $1.3 bil ion in these projects is expected to create
approximately 11,000 jobs. CIP also has responsibility for delivering the $50 mil ion IRG digital
package.
3.  This briefing also covers projects from the Provincial Development Unit (PDU), the Ministry of
Justice, Ōtākaro and seeks feedback on an EECA project. Of these entities, IRG Ministers
have allocated the PDU 105 projects with $737.5m of Government funding, the Ministry of
Justice one project with $14.1m of Government funding, Ōtākaro 11 projects with $139.3m of
Government funding and EECA 5 projects with total Government funding of $90.6m.
4.  This briefing sets out the steps CIP and other agencies have taken to deliver against the
Minister for Infrastructure’s instructions in contracting and reviewing their allocated shortlisted
projects.
Projects being considered
5.  This seventh briefing covers 6 projects (with total Government funding of $64.3m, total project
value of $94.6m and total employment expected of approximately 515 full time equivalent
employees) being considered for funding approval.
6.  In this briefing there are 2 CIP projects, 1 Ministry of Justice project, 1 Ōtākaro project and 2
projects being recommended by the Provincial Development Unit (PDU).
7.  If IRG Ministers approve the projects in this briefing, in total to date there wil  be 216 IRG
projects approved, with total Government funding of $2,229.5m, and total employment
expected of approximately 12,532 full time equivalent employees.
8.  The projects being considered for approval are summarised briefly in the table below, and each
have a Project Summary attached to this briefing in the Annexes. Those summaries cover the
following items (where relevant):
8.1.
Project Details summary of scope, benefits,  funding rationale, project owner
background, workers to be employed on the project, construction commencement date
and completion dates and highlighting where these may vary from what was previously
considered by Government in the IRG process;
8.2.
Project Funding including project government funding approved by Cabinet/IRG
Ministers, any co-funding, estimated total project cost (noting and variances from these
metrics from what was previous considered by Government in the IRG process) and
the  payment regime;
8.3.
Project Summary including project owner assessment, project confirmation of scope,
project benefits, project costs, recipient’s management and delivery capability, financial
capacity and co-funding assessment, project milestones, employment creation,
conflicts of interest, value for money, legal review of the agreement with a status
assessment of these indicating if there are no issues (green), some issues but are
capable of resolution (orange) and material issues unlikely to be addressed (red);
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8.4.
Key Terms of Funding Agreement including project commencement, any funding
before project commencement, funding type (milestone versus progress payments),
co-funding arrangements, cost overrun liability to project owner, procurement
approaches (i.e. to take account of the construction accord), use of fast-track RMA
consenting,  reporting, assurances on completions, benefits, scope changes,
termination and payment suspension rights, compliance with laws and special clauses
for higher risk projects (this is covered for all CIP projects in a note at the beginning of
Annex 1, with any exceptions to this then included in the individual Project Summaries);
and
8.5.
Project Risks including overall project risk, project and other risks assessed as no
issues (green), some issues but are capable of resolution (orange) and material issues
unlikely to be addressed (red) and mitigations.
Risks
9.  We draw Ministers’ attention to the following risk areas highlighted (as orange (mostly) or red –
which are specifically highlighted) in the project summaries for each agency:
•  CIP notes the following risks, and notes that mitigation measures are in place as relevant:

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o  East Coast Marine Infrastructure: there is a risk that, as a result of feasibility
studies and consultation that a marine infrastructure project is not viable. The
maximum exposure is $300,000 being the cost of the report, and if this is the case
then alternative infrastructure options for the East Coast wil  be proposed (see
pages 31-33);
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Information disclosure
10. We recommend that CIP publishes information on the IRG projects in the Infrastructure
Commission’s Infrastructure Pipeline. This would include project starts and completions by
quarter, total value, procurement stage and procurement start and end dates. This information
would be checked with officials and Ministers’ offices prior to its public release.
11. We also recommend that CIP publishes a public quarterly report on the progress of IRG
infrastructure deployment. We recommend the first report would be for the period ending 31
March 2021. The report would include:
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a regional summary of progress (including Projects that have started, FTEs and other
metrics of physical works) and funding provided (including co-funding); and
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by region, examples of infrastructure being deployed and the benefits of that infrastructure
to local communities.
12. CIP would prepare the report based on the quarterly reports provided by IRG project owners
and agencies. The general format would be similar to the Quarterly Broadband Infrastructure
report currently released by CIP, on behalf of the Government. Again, this information would be
checked with officials and Ministers’ offices prior to its public release. The likely timing would be
the middle of the second month following the end of the quarter (i.e., mid-May for March
quarter).
East Coast Marine Infrastructure: IRG drawdown to progress project
13. CIP is seeking Ministerial approval of up to $300,000 of IRG funding for CIP to progress the
East Coast Marine Infrastructure project.
14. IRG Ministers announced an investment of up to $45m in East Coast marine infrastructure in
September 2020. In making this investment, Ministers acknowledged that this part of New
Zealand is among the most isolated and economically and socially deprived regions in the
country with a median income of $18,500 and only a third of people in fulltime employment.
15. The Ministerial announcement stated that officials would work with local iwi, local businesses,
coastal shipping operators to develop a proposal that was economically viable and sustainable,
had broad community and local and wider iwi support and would create hundreds of jobs for
locals. The scope and shape of the proposal was to be managed by CIP, which would provide
IRG Ministers with a finalised proposal. Ministers noted that it was unlikely the project’s
construction would be underway within 12 months.
16. CIP, with assistance from PDU (who had previously considered marine infrastructure options
for this area) have been engaging with Ngati Porou and some local stakeholders. It is apparent,
given the economic value of such a project to the region moderated with local hapu interests,
that a fuller feasibility study and local consultation should be undertaken to inform the
Government on the optimal outcomes for the area. This study will seek to understand if a
balance between the economic benefits with local hapu interests can be achieved. The scope
of the report is outlined in Annex 1 with a report back in May 2021.
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Recommendations
17. It is recommended that IRG Ministers agree to fund up to $300,000 for CIP to progress the
East Coast Marine Infrastructure project.
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Next steps
79.  Next steps are:
•  upon Ministers’ approval to release funding for individual projects, CIP will advise other
agencies of their project funding approvals;
•  CIP and PDU will finalise documentation and execute funding agreements with project
owners;
•  where the projects are already underway, initial payment claims wil  be processed in
accordance with the terms of the funding agreements where relevant and other directly
managed projects can commence;
•  monthly reporting on these projects’ progress wil  commence for the period ending 31
October and likely be available to Ministers by early December;
•  CIP’s website wil  be updated with project information as appropriate;
•  the next fortnightly update wil  be provided on 2 December; and
•  the next IRG project approvals briefing wil  be provided on  9 December.

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INDEX OF ANNEXES

Annex 1 - Crown Infrastructure Partners

Note on key commercial terms (this applies to all CIP projects in Annex 1)
1.

2. More information on East Cape Marine Infrastructure consultation and feasibility study
(pages 31-33)

Annex 2 – Ministry of Justice

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Annex 3 – Ōtākaro

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Annex 4 - Provincial Development Unit

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More information on East Cape Marine Infrastructure consultation and
feasibility study
Scope

1.  CIP wil  provide IRG Ministers with a report back by the end of April recommending that
Ministers either sign off on the project proceeding to detailed design and consenting phase in
one of the locations, or redeploy the funds to other IRG priorities. The issues to be covered off
in the report back wil  include:
•  local community and Maori views on the marine infrastructure;
•  views of local business, council, transport providers on the marine infrastructure;
•  location for the infrastructure (Hicks Bay or Te Araroa or other options further south);
•  ownership arrangements;
•  regulatory and planning considerations;
•  transport considerations if the project does or does not proceed;
•  CIP assessment of whether the project wil  meet IRG objectives and can be delivered
before September 2023;
•  next steps to accelerate the start of construction;
•  likelihood of Resource Management Act and other consents being obtained without appeal;
and
•  alternative infrastructure proposals.
Community support

2.  The priority activity for this work wil  be engagement with the local community – particularly iwi
and hapū. This wil  canvas the nature and degree of support for  and opposition to new marine
infrastructure, the reasons behind this and the likelihood and means of achieving community
endorsement for the project. An initial Cultural Values/Impact Assessment or Assessments
may need to be compiled through this process, including assessment of the impact of the
facility on places and species of historical and cultural significance.
3.  In addition, the perspectives of local businesses (such as forestry and farming), coastal
shipping operators, transport agencies and local council wil  be canvassed.
Location and ownership

4.  It is anticipated that social license is likely to be the greatest determinant of location. Both
projects have been through a degree of feasibility testing and development of business cases
and it is expected that both are achievable within the $45m envelope.
5.  This project wil  inform Ministers on ownership considerations and who would receive the
benefits of the investment.
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Regulatory and planning considerations

6.  The work wil  advise Ministers on any regulatory and planning considerations and actions that
need to be undertaken. This wil  involve confirming the potential impact of the Ngā Rohe
Moana o Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Porou Act, engagement with the council on inclusion in the long
term plan, determination of whether the project could take advantage of the RMA fast-tracking
process and identification of any other factors or actions that could impede or accelerate
regulatory processes.
Transport considerations

7.  The infrastructure would form part of the regional and inter-regional transport network.  It would
provide particular support to the forestry sector and relieving some of the logging transport that
currently takes place on SH35. It wil  connect in with neighbouring East Coast ports in Gisborne
and Tauranga and potentially with the upcoming wharf facility at Opotiki. The marine
infrastructure has the potential to address a long-term transport infrastructure deficit that road
and rail are not able to fil  in such a cost effective manner.
8.  This project wil  assess the impact of the marine infrastructure wil  have on the transport
network and suggest alternative transport solutions if the project does not proceed.
CIP assessment

9.  CIP wil  provide Ministers with a view on the viability of the project and the support it wil  require
to be successful.
Next steps

10. As the project moves towards construction there wil  be activities associated with consenting
and planning, geotechnical assessments and infrastructure design. The next steps involve
undertaking environmental and cultural impact assessments, geotechnical testing and
tendering for detailed design work.
11. CIP’s work wil  position the marine infrastructure project to proceed quickly to the next steps
and move at pace towards construction. Where possible, work wil  be prepared through this
process to contribute to the needs of those next stages, such as applying for resource
consents.
Resources

12. The project costs include $250,000 for a core project team plus up to $50,000 for
disbursements.
13. The project team wil  consist of three core team members with the following skil sets:
•  representative of the Crown who is highly experienced in working with iwi and hapū on
infrastructure projects (project lead);
•  representative of the Crown who is conversant with the Crown approach to Crown-Maori
relations and has sufficient mana and cultural confidence to work effectively with Ngati
Porou and local hapu; and
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•  senior analytical person to engage with government agencies, busines and council, prepare
advice to Ministers and to provide material to support other team members in local
discussions.
14. In addition, the project wil  require disbursements of up to $50,000 for:
•  travel, accommodation, meeting room costs and koha, printing and provision on materials
for engagement;
•  high level legal advice on any regulatory and planning issues;
•  preparation of an initial cultural values assessment or assessments;
•  assessment of the impact of the marine infrastructure on the regional transport and
distribution network (and the impact of alternative transport options).
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Briefing – ‘Shovel Ready’ Infrastructure projects
approval – tranche twelve
Date:
18 August 2021
Priority:
High
Security
In Confidence

classification:

Actions

Action sought
Deadline

Hon Grant Robertson
1.  Note the contents of this briefing.
1
Minister of Finance

September
Minister for
2.  Agree to the recommendations of this briefing.
2021
Infrastructure

Hon Dr Megan Woods
Associate Minister of
Finance

Hon David Parker
Associate Minister of
Finance

Contact for telephone discussion (if required)
Name
Position
Telephone
1st contact
Mark Binns
Chair (CIP)
[s9(2)(a)]

Graham Mitchell
CEO (CIP)
[s9(2)(a)]

✓
GM Government and Industry
Nick Manning
[s9(2)(a)]

Affairs (CIP)

Consulted agencies:

The Treasury, EECA and Kānoa.

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Briefing  –  ‘Shovel  Ready’  Infrastructure  projects
approval – tranche twelve

Purpose of briefing
To seek Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG) Ministers’ approval to release Crown funds, as set
out in this briefing, to fund the projects described in this briefing and the schedules, and which form
part of the $3 billion tagged contingency for infrastructure in the COVID Response and Recovery
Fund, and to inform and seek IRG Ministers’ feedback on certain projects.

COVID-19 level 4 impact on IRG programme
The recently announced level 4 lockdown has resulted in all construction activity being paused on
IRG projects. Work can continue on non-construction activities such as design, engineering and
procurement. Construction can begin under level 3 but will not be able to resume to full productivity
until level 1 is restored.
As the length of time the country or regions are in lockdown is unknown, the overall impact on the
programme cannot yet be fully known. In any case, a period of delay will result. CIP is in the
process of asking project owners what the implications of the lockdown will be on timelines and
potential costs, and will keep IRG Ministers informed as more information comes to hand.

Recommended action
It is recommended that you:

1.  Note that this briefing seeks Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG) Ministers’ approval for the
release of Crown funds to Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP), EECA and Kānoa – Regional
Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa) to fund the two projects described in this
briefing and the schedules, which form part of the $3 billion tagged contingency for
infrastructure in the COVID Response and Recovery Fund;
Noted
2.  Note that this briefing covers 2 projects for approval with total Government funding of $17m,
total project value of approximately $32.23m and which are expected to employ approximately
65 full time equivalent employees;
Noted
3.  Note that if Ministers approve the projects in this briefing, in total to date there will be 240 IRG
projects approved, with total Government funding of $2,552m, and total employment expected
of approximately 13,500.5 full time equivalent employees;
Noted
4.  Note this briefing also covers the following matters:
4.1.

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4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
4.6.
4.7.
4.8.
4.9.
4.10.
4.11.
4.12.
Noted
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CIP matters
8. Note that CIP recommends that IRG Ministers note and approve recommendations 9 – 31;
Noted
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30. Note that the East Cape Marine project was included in the shortlist for $45m to establish
marine infrastructure in the top of the East Cape to benefit local communities and economy
development by enabling lower transport costs to export logs, and produce and provide for
aquaculture and fisheries development by iwi. In approval briefing tranche 7 of 26 November
2020, Ministers approved $300,000 for CIP to undertake work to establish the level of
community/hapu support and environmental issues, which could be show-stoppers, and to
report to Ministers in October on the status of this.
Noted
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Hon. Grant Robertson
Minister of Finance
Minister for Infrastructure

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Hon. Dr Megan Woods
Associate Minister of Finance

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Hon. David Parker
Associate Minister of Finance

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Projects being considered
3.
This briefing covers 2 projects for approval with total Government funding of $17m, total
project value of approximately $32.23m and which are expected to employ approximately 65
full time equivalent employees.
4.
If Ministers approve the 2 projects in this briefing, in total to date there will be 240 IRG
projects approved, with total Government funding of $2,552m, and total employment
expected of approximately 13,500.5 full time equivalent employees.
5.
The projects being considered for approval are summarised in the table further below, and
have project Summaries attached to this briefing in the relevant Annexes. These summaries
cover the following items (where relevant):
•  project details summary of scope, benefits, funding rationale, project owner
background, workers to be employed on the project, construction commencement date
and completion dates and highlighting where these may vary from what was previously
considered by Government in the IRG process;
•  project funding including project government funding approved by Cabinet/IRG
Ministers, any co-funding, estimated total project cost (noting and variances from these
metrics from what was previous considered by Government in the IRG process) and
the payment regime;
•  project summary including project owner assessment, project confirmation of scope,
project benefits, project costs, recipient’s management and delivery capability, financial
capacity and co-funding assessment, project milestones, employment creation,
conflicts of interest, value for money, legal review of the agreement with a status
assessment of these indicating if there are no issues (green), some issues but are
capable of resolution (orange) and material issues unlikely to be addressed (red);
•  key terms of funding agreement including project commencement, any funding
before project commencement, funding type (milestone versus progress payments),
co-funding arrangements, cost overrun liability to project owner, procurement
approaches (i.e. to take account of the construction accord), use of fast-track RMA
consenting,  reporting, assurances on completions, benefits, scope changes,
termination and payment suspension rights, compliance with laws and special clauses
for higher risk projects; and
•  project risks including overall project risk, project and other risks assessed as no
issues (green), some issues but are capable of resolution (orange) and material issues
unlikely to be addressed (red) and mitigations.
Risks
6.  We draw Ministers’ attention to the fol owing risk areas highlighted in the project summaries
for the relevant projects:
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CIP projects
Monthly milestone payments
7.
IRG policy doesn’t al ow for monthly payments for IRG projects unless they are transport
projects or have Ministerial approval. CIP have one project with monthly milestones
(Mawhitiwhiti Marae) to assist the project owner with their cashflow and need not to raise and
maintain working capital.
8.
CIP have two other non-transport projects that are starting construction shortly, and for the
same reasons as Mawahitiwhiti Marae, the project owners would significantly benefit from
being able to receive monthly milestone payments as they are charities and don’t have
access to working capital. The two projects are:
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9.
Administering monthly payments for these two projects would not be onerous for CIP and
CIP recommends these two projects be able to make monthly milestone claims.
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Other CIP projects

East Cape Marine
31.  The East Cape Marine project was included in the shortlist for $45m to establish marine
infrastructure in the top of the East Cape to benefit local communities and economy
development by enabling lower transport costs to export logs, and produce and provide for
aquaculture and fisheries development by iwi. In approval briefing tranche 7 of 26 November
2020, Ministers approved $300,000 for CIP to undertake work to establish the level of
community/hapu support and environmental issues, which could be show stoppers, and to
report to Ministers in October on the status of this.
32.  [s9(2)(f)(iv)]
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Remaining unapproved projects
100.  If Ministers agree to the recommendations in this briefing, there will be four remaining IRG
projects that are yet to be approved, as follows:
•  East Cape Marine Infrastructure ($44.7m) – CIP (targeting seeking Ministers direction on
this project in October 2021);
101.  All other agencies directly implementing projects (e.g. Heritage NZ, New Zealand Defence
Force, NZ Police, Ministry of Justice, MBIE) have received project approvals and are under
way with implementation.

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INDEX OF ANNEXES

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From:
Lucy Bennett
To:
[s9(2)(a)]
Cc:
Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure); Mark Binns
Subject:
Draft PR for East Coast log port
Date:
Tuesday, 8 September 2020 12:17:28 pm
Attachments:
image001.jpg
Hi there,
Can you have a look at this please and give me any feedback on working and timing.
Thanks
Lucy
Hon Shane Jones
Minister for Infrastructure
MEDIA STATEMENT
XXX September 2020
Government backs East Coast log port
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones has today announced the Government is
supporting the creation of a new deep-water log port for the North Island’s East
Coast.
The Government has approved in principle an allocation of up to $45 million to
support the construction of a log port at Hicks Bay or another suitable location in the
area.
While it is unlikely this project could be under way within 12 months, Ministers wanted
the $3 billion tagged contingency for infrastructure to support job creation in the
immediate and longer term future.
“Our officials will now work behind the scenes to develop a proposal that is
economically viable and sustainable, has broad community and iwi support and will
create jobs for locals,” Shane Jones said.
“This part of New Zealand is among the most isolated and economically and socially
deprived regions in the country and the idea to create a log-barging facility has been
mooted many times over many years.
“The Hicks Bay area is halfway between the ports of Tauranga and Gisborne and
creating a barging facility there could have significant benefits for local forestry
landowners, predominately Māori. It would also result in reduced transport costs and
get more logging trucks off the roads.
“The scope and shape of this proposal will be managed by Crown Infrastructure
Partners on behalf of the Government. Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG)
Ministers want to see a proposal developed that manages the interests of local
stakeholders and is economically viable and sustainable.
An application from a private company was submitted to the IRG, in which both IRG
and Treasury saw merit. However, further due diligence and engagement with locals

is required before IRG Ministers proceed with the proposal,” Shane Jones said.
The projects are being supported from the $3 billion ‘shovel ready’ fund set aside in
Budget 2020 to kick-start the post COVID-19 economic recovery.
Editors notes:
A list of the projects announced from the $3 billion tagged contingency for
infrastructure can be found here.
All approvals are in principle and subject to contract negotiations. Investment values
are also subject to change.
Media contact: Lucy Bennett – 021 822 435

From:
Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure)
To:
Lucy Bennett
Cc:
Mark Binns; [s9(2)(a)]
Subject:
RE: Draft PR for East Coast log port
Date:
Tuesday, 8 September 2020 7:43:00 pm
Attachments:
Government backs East Coast log port GM.docx
image002.jpg
image004.jpg
Hi Lucy,
I have made some suggestions to the attached media release mainly to ensure we don’t box
ourselves in to one option, maintain strong negotiation leverage and paint a stronger picture for
local hapu.
Hence removed reference to the proposal submitted, PGF also had two earlier proposals so a few
options have been around.
I have a chatted to [s9(2)(a)] last week and he was to going to have a discussion with [s9(2)(a)]
[s9(2)(a)] on how Ngati Porou could support such an announcement.
I have a call and text in to[s9(2)(a)] as a follow up – would be good to get their feed back before
pushing go – I mentioned Government was keen to announce this week.
Regards
Graham
Graham Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
Crown Infrastructure Partners Ltd
L10 PWC Tower | 188 Quay Street |Auckland
PO Box 105321 | Auckland 1143
Phone +64 9 912 1971 I Mob +64 21 451 216
[email address]
From: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]

Sent: Tuesday, 8 September 2020 12:17 PM
To: [s9(2)(a)]
Cc: Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
Mark Binns [s9(2)(a)]
Subject: Draft PR for East Coast log port
Hi there,
Can you have a look at this please and give me any feedback on working and timing.
Thanks
Lucy
Hon Shane Jones
Minister for Infrastructure
MEDIA STATEMENT
XXX September 2020

Government backs East Coast log port
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones has today announced the Government is
supporting the creation of a new deep-water log port for the North Island’s East
Coast.
The Government has approved in principle an allocation of up to $45 million to
support the construction of a log port at Hicks Bay or another suitable location in the
area.
While it is unlikely this project could be under way within 12 months, Ministers wanted
the $3 billion tagged contingency for infrastructure to support job creation in the
immediate and longer term future.
“Our officials will now work behind the scenes to develop a proposal that is
economically viable and sustainable, has broad community and iwi support and will
create jobs for locals,” Shane Jones said.
“This part of New Zealand is among the most isolated and economically and socially
deprived regions in the country and the idea to create a log-barging facility has been
mooted many times over many years.
“The Hicks Bay area is halfway between the ports of Tauranga and Gisborne and
creating a barging facility there could have significant benefits for local forestry
landowners, predominately Māori. It would also result in reduced transport costs and
get more logging trucks off the roads.
“The scope and shape of this proposal will be managed by Crown Infrastructure
Partners on behalf of the Government. Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG)
Ministers want to see a proposal developed that manages the interests of local
stakeholders and is economically viable and sustainable.
An application from a private company was submitted to the IRG, in which both IRG
and Treasury saw merit. However, further due diligence and engagement with locals
is required before IRG Ministers proceed with the proposal,” Shane Jones said.
The projects are being supported from the $3 billion ‘shovel ready’ fund set aside in
Budget 2020 to kick-start the post COVID-19 economic recovery.
Editors notes:
A list of the projects announced from the $3 billion tagged contingency for
infrastructure can be found here.
All approvals are in principle and subject to contract negotiations. Investment values
are also subject to change.
Media contact: Lucy Bennett – 021 822 435

Government backs East Coast log port
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones has today announced the Government is
supporting the creation of a new deep-water log port for northern Te Tairāwhiti on the
North Island’s East Coast.
The Government has approved in principle an allocation of up to $45 mil ion to support
the construction of marine infrastructure to support a log port at a suitable bay in the
area.
While it is unlikely this project could be under way within 12 months, Ministers wanted
the $3 bil ion tagged contingency for infrastructure to support job creation in the
immediate and longer term future.
“Our officials will now work with local iwi, local businesses, coastal shipping operators,
to develop a proposal that is economically viable and sustainable, has broad
community and local and wider iwi support and wil  create jobs for locals” Shane Jones
said.
“This part of New Zealand is among the most isolated and economically and socially
deprived regions in the country and the idea to create a marine facility for logging has
been mooted many times over many years.
“The suitable bays in northern Te Tairāwhiti area are halfway between the ports of
Tauranga and Gisborne and creating a marine transportation facility there could have
significant benefits for local forestry landowners, predominately Māori. It would also
result in reduced transport costs and get more logging trucks off the roads. Future
options for such marine infrastructure could include transport of bulk goods to the area,
other export industries and possible tourism ventures. Jobs would be created not only
in building and operating the marine infrastructure but also with local business
supporting the increased economic activity in the area as a result.
“The scope and shape of this proposal wil  be managed by Crown Infrastructure
Partners on behalf of the Government. Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG) Ministers
want to see a proposal developed that manages the interests of local stakeholders and
is economically viable and sustainable.
There are a number of options to consider with various counterparties and further due
diligence and engagement with local hapu is required before IRG Ministers proceed
with the proposal,” Shane Jones said.
The projects are being supported from the $3 bil ion ‘shovel ready’ fund set aside in
Budget 2020 to kick-start the post COVID-19 economic recovery.
Editors notes:
A list of the projects announced from the $3 bil ion tagged contingency for infrastructure
can be found here.
Al  approvals are in principle and subject to contract negotiations. Investment values
are also subject to change.
Media contact: Lucy Bennett – 021 822 435

Te Tairāwhiti is the first place in the world to see

From:
Lucy Bennett
To:
Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure)
Cc:
Mark Binns; [s9(2)(a)]
Daniel White; Georgina Stylianou; William Blackler
Subject:
RE: Draft PR for East Coast log port
Date:
Wednesday, 9 September 2020 11:05:34 am
Attachments:
image001.jpg
image002.jpg
Thanks Graham, I appreciate your input and obviously will go with your advice.
At this stage we are looking to put this out under embargo for Saturday media.
Thanks
Lucy
Lucy Bennett
021 822 435
[s9(2)(a)]
From: Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure)
[mailto [s9(2)(a)]

Sent: Tuesday, 8 September 2020 7:44 PM
To: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]
Cc: Mark Binns [s9(2)(a)]
[s9(2)(a)]
[s9(2)(a)]
Daniel White [s9(2)(a)]
Subject: RE: Draft PR for East Coast log port
Hi Lucy,
I have made some suggestions to the attached media release mainly to ensure we don’t box
ourselves in to one option, maintain strong negotiation leverage and paint a stronger picture for
local hapu.
Hence removed reference to the proposal submitted, PGF also had two earlier proposals so a few
options have been around.
I have a chatted to Matanuku last week and he was to going to have a discussion with Selwyn and
Herewini on how Ngati Porou could support such an announcement.
I have a call and text in to Matanuku as a follow up – would be good to get their feed back before
pushing go – I mentioned Government was keen to announce this week.
Regards
Graham
Graham Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
Crown Infrastructure Partners Ltd
L10 PWC Tower | 188 Quay Street |Auckland
PO Box 105321 | Auckland 1143
[s9(2)(a)]
From: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]

Sent: Tuesday, 8 September 2020 12:17 PM
To: Dot Jones [s9(2)(a)]
Cc: Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
Mark Binns [s9(2)(a)]
Subject: Draft PR for East Coast log port

A list of the projects announced from the $3 billion tagged contingency for
infrastructure can be found here.
All approvals are in principle and subject to contract negotiations. Investment values
are also subject to change.
Media contact: Lucy Bennett – 021 822 435
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From:
Lucy Bennett
To:
#Press All; Jon Johansson; Raj Nahna; Tory Whanau
Subject:
Going today, embargoed until 5am tomorrow. PR: Shane Jones - Government backs East Coast marine
infrastructure
Date:
Friday, 11 September 2020 9:52:31 am
Attachments:
image002.jpg
Going to Gisborne Herald for first use in print tomorrow morning then wider distribution
Hon Shane Jones
Minister for Infrastructure
MEDIA STATEMENT
12 September 2020
Embargoed until 5am
Government backs East Coast marine
infrastructure
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones has today announced the Government is
supporting the creation of new marine infrastructure in northern Te Tairāwhiti on the
North Island’s East Coast.
The Government has approved in principle an allocation of up to $45 million to
support the construction of a marine transport facility at a suitable bay to increase
economic activity in the region and provide jobs in an area that has been long
neglected.
While it is unlikely this project could be under way within 12 months, Ministers want
the $3 billion tagged contingency for infrastructure to support job creation in the
immediate and longer term future.
“Our officials will now work with local iwi, local businesses, coastal shipping
operators, to develop a proposal that is economically viable and sustainable, has
broad community and local and wider iwi support and will create jobs for locals,”
Shane Jones said.
“This part of New Zealand is among the most isolated, and economically and socially
deprived regions in the country and the idea to create a marine facility for moving
goods by sea has been mooted many times over many years.
“The suitable bays in northern Te Tairāwhiti area are halfway between the ports of
Tauranga and Gisborne and creating a marine transport facility there could have
significant benefits for local landowners, who are predominately Māori. It would also
result in reduced transport costs for businesses and farmers and get more freight
trucks off the roads.
“Future options for such marine infrastructure could include bulk transport of goods to
the area, other export industries and possible tourism ventures. Jobs would be
created not only in building and operating the marine infrastructure but also with local
businesses supporting the increased economic activity in the area that would result.

“The scope and shape of this proposal will be managed by Crown Infrastructure
Partners on behalf of the Government. Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG)
Ministers want to see a proposal developed that manages the interests of local
stakeholders and is economically viable and sustainable.
“There are a number of options to consider with various counterparties and further
due diligence and engagement with local hapu is required before IRG Ministers
proceed with the proposal,” Shane Jones said.
The projects are being supported from the $3 billion ‘shovel ready’ fund set aside in
Budget 2020 to kick-start the post COVID-19 economic recovery.
Editors notes:
A list of the projects announced from the $3 billion tagged contingency for
infrastructure can be found here.
All approvals are in principle and subject to contract negotiations. Investment values
are also subject to change.
Media contact: Lucy Bennett – 021 822 435

From:
Lucy Bennett
To:
Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure)
Subject:
RE: Going today, embargoed until 5am tomorrow. PR: Shane Jones - Government backs East Coast marine
infrastructure
Date:
Friday, 11 September 2020 10:27:04 am
Attachments:
image001.jpg
image002.jpg
I did indeed.
And the mayor.
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(www.blackberry.com)
From: Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure) <[s9(2)(a)]
Date: Friday, 11 Sep 2020, 10:20 AM
To: Lucy Bennett <[s9(2)(a)]
Subject: RE: Going today, embargoed until 5am tomorrow. PR: Shane Jones - Government backs East
Coast marine infrastructure
Thanks Lucy, did you send a copy to Ngati Porou Leadership ?
Graham
Graham Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
Crown Infrastructure Partners Ltd
L10 PWC Tower | 188 Quay Street |Auckland
PO Box 105321 | Auckland 1143
[s9(2)(a)]
From: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]

Sent: Friday, 11 September 2020 9:52 AM
To: #Press All [s9(2)(a)]
Jon Johansson
[s9(2)(a)]
Raj Nahna [s9(2)(a)]
Tory
Whanau [s9(2)(a)]
Subject: Going today, embargoed until 5am tomorrow. PR: Shane Jones - Government backs East
Coast marine infrastructure
Going to Gisborne Herald for first use in print tomorrow morning then wider distribution
Hon Shane Jones
Minister for Infrastructure
MEDIA STATEMENT
12 September 2020
Embargoed until 5am

Government backs East Coast marine
infrastructure
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones has today announced the Government is
supporting the creation of new marine infrastructure in northern Te Tairāwhiti on the
North Island’s East Coast.
The Government has approved in principle an allocation of up to $45 million to
support the construction of a marine transport facility at a suitable bay to increase
economic activity in the region and provide jobs in an area that has been long
neglected.
While it is unlikely this project could be under way within 12 months, Ministers want
the $3 billion tagged contingency for infrastructure to support job creation in the
immediate and longer term future.
“Our officials will now work with local iwi, local businesses, coastal shipping
operators, to develop a proposal that is economically viable and sustainable, has
broad community and local and wider iwi support and will create jobs for locals,”
Shane Jones said.
“This part of New Zealand is among the most isolated, and economically and socially
deprived regions in the country and the idea to create a marine facility for moving
goods by sea has been mooted many times over many years.
“The suitable bays in northern Te Tairāwhiti area are halfway between the ports of
Tauranga and Gisborne and creating a marine transport facility there could have
significant benefits for local landowners, who are predominately Māori. It would also
result in reduced transport costs for businesses and farmers and get more freight
trucks off the roads.
“Future options for such marine infrastructure could include bulk transport of goods to
the area, other export industries and possible tourism ventures. Jobs would be
created not only in building and operating the marine infrastructure but also with local
businesses supporting the increased economic activity in the area that would result.
“The scope and shape of this proposal will be managed by Crown Infrastructure
Partners on behalf of the Government. Infrastructure Reference Group (IRG)
Ministers want to see a proposal developed that manages the interests of local
stakeholders and is economically viable and sustainable.
“There are a number of options to consider with various counterparties and further
due diligence and engagement with local hapu is required before IRG Ministers
proceed with the proposal,” Shane Jones said.
The projects are being supported from the $3 billion ‘shovel ready’ fund set aside in
Budget 2020 to kick-start the post COVID-19 economic recovery.
Editors notes:
A list of the projects announced from the $3 billion tagged contingency for
infrastructure can be found here.
All approvals are in principle and subject to contract negotiations. Investment values

are also subject to change.
Media contact: Lucy Bennett – 021 822 435
This email and any attachments are confidential to Crown Infrastructure Partners Limited
and may be subject to legal privilege or copyright. If you have received this email in error,
please advise the sender immediately and delete the email and any attachments from your
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views expressed in this email are those of the individual sender, except where the message
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Infrastructure Partners Limited.

From:
Lucy Bennett
To:
Georgina Stylianou; Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure); William Blackler
Subject:
RE: East coast marine infrastructure
Date:
Friday, 11 September 2020 1:11:24 pm
Thanks
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com)
From: Georgina Stylianou [s9(2)(a)]
Date: Friday, 11 Sep 2020, 1:00 PM
To: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]
Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure)
[s9(2)(a)]
William Blackler
[s9(2)(a)]
Subject: RE: East coast marine infrastructure
Hicks Bay? It was a private company called Terrafermah
From: Lucy Bennett
Sent: Friday, 11 September 2020 12:54 PM
To: Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
;
Georgina Stylianou [s9(2)(a)]
William Blackler
[s9(2)(a)]
Subject: East coast marine infrastructure
Hi,
Gisborne Herald wants to know who made the application.
Was there an application or was it put up by some other agency.
Thanks
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(www.blackberry.com)

From:
Lucy Bennett
To:
Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure); Georgina Stylianou; William Blackler
Cc:
Ngahuia Leighton (Crown Infrastructure)
Subject:
RE: East coast marine infrastructure
Date:
Friday, 11 September 2020 1:37:53 pm
Attachments:
image001.jpg
If the scope will change and the applicant will change, can we give an estimate of potential
job numbers?
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com)
From: Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure) <[s9(2)(a)]
Date: Friday, 11 Sep 2020, 1:32 PM
To: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]
Georgina Stylianou
[s9(2)(a)]
William Blackler [s9(2)(a)]
Cc: Ngahuia Leighton (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
Subject: RE: East coast marine infrastructure
Yes that’s correct, although its unlikely we will commercially go with that party on the basis of
what they proposed so if possible can we say ifs commercial in confidence ?
Graham
Graham Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
Crown Infrastructure Partners Ltd
L10 PWC Tower | 188 Quay Street |Auckland
PO Box 105321 | Auckland 1143
[s9(2)(a)]
From: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]

Sent: Friday, 11 September 2020 1:11 PM
To: Georgina Stylianou [s9(2)(a)]
Graham Mitchell (Crown
Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
; William Blackler
[s9(2)(a)]
Subject: RE: East coast marine infrastructure
Thanks
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com)
From: Georgina Stylianou [s9(2)(a)]
Date: Friday, 11 Sep 2020, 1:00 PM
To: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]
Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure)
[s9(2)(a)]
William Blackler
[s9(2)(a)]

Subject: RE: East coast marine infrastructure
Hicks Bay? It was a private company called Terrafermah
From: Lucy Bennett
Sent: Friday, 11 September 2020 12:54 PM
To: Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
Georgina Stylianou [s9(2)(a)]
William Blackler
[s9(2)(a)]
Subject: East coast marine infrastructure
Hi,
Gisborne Herald wants to know who made the application.
Was there an application or was it put up by some other agency.
Thanks
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com)
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From:
Lucy Bennett
To:
Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure); Georgina Stylianou; William Blackler
Cc:
Ngahuia Leighton (Crown Infrastructure)
Subject:
RE: East coast marine infrastructure
Date:
Friday, 11 September 2020 4:47:37 pm
Attachments:
image001.jpg
Oops. Went with more than 130
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From: Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
Date: Friday, 11 Sep 2020, 4:19 PM
To: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]
Georgina Stylianou
[s9(2)(a)]
William Blackler [s9(2)(a)]
Cc: Ngahuia Leighton (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
Subject: RE: East coast marine infrastructure
Hi Lucy,
I would stay away form job numbers at this stage as the range could eb fairly wide and most jobs
come from downstream economic activity.
Cheers
Graham
Graham Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
Crown Infrastructure Partners Ltd
L10 PWC Tower | 188 Quay Street |Auckland
PO Box 105321 | Auckland 1143
[s9(2)(a)]
From: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]

Sent: Friday, 11 September 2020 1:38 PM
To: Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
Georgina Stylianou [s9(2)(a)]
William Blackler
[s9(2)(a)]
Cc: Ngahuia Leighton (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
Subject: RE: East coast marine infrastructure
If the scope will change and the applicant will change, can we give an estimate of potential job
numbers?
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com)
From: Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
Date: Friday, 11 Sep 2020, 1:32 PM

To: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]
Georgina Stylianou
[s9(2)(a)]
William Blackler [s9(2)(a)]
Cc: Ngahuia Leighton (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
Subject: RE: East coast marine infrastructure
Yes that’s correct, although its unlikely we will commercially go with that party on the basis of
what they proposed so if possible can we say ifs commercial in confidence ?
Graham
Graham Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
Crown Infrastructure Partners Ltd
L10 PWC Tower | 188 Quay Street |Auckland
PO Box 105321 | Auckland 1143
[s9(2)(a)]
From: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]

Sent: Friday, 11 September 2020 1:11 PM
To: Georgina Stylianou[s9(2)(a)]
Graham Mitchell (Crown
Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
William Blackler
[s9(2)(a)]
Subject: RE: East coast marine infrastructure
Thanks
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com)
From: Georgina Stylianou [s9(2)(a)]
Date: Friday, 11 Sep 2020, 1:00 PM
To: Lucy Bennett [s9(2)(a)]
Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure)
[s9(2)(a)]
William Blackler
[s9(2)(a)]
Subject: RE: East coast marine infrastructure
Hicks Bay? It was a private company called Terrafermah
From: Lucy Bennett
Sent: Friday, 11 September 2020 12:54 PM
To: Graham Mitchell (Crown Infrastructure) [s9(2)(a)]
[s9(2)(a)]
William Blackler
[s9(2)(a)]
Subject: East coast marine infrastructure
Hi,
Gisborne Herald wants to know who made the application.
Was there an application or was it put up by some other agency.
Thanks
Sent with BlackBerry Work
(www.blackberry.com)

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