2 October 2014
Alex Harris
[FYI request #2071 email]
Ref: OIA 0496
Dear Alex Harris,
Thank you for your request dated 2 October requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
"In July, MBIE released "A Nation of Curious Minds", a national strategic plan for science in
society. One of the proposals in this plan was that "The Royal Society of New Zealand (RSNZ)
will lead the development of a code of practice on public engagement for scientists". I would
like to request the following information under the OIA:
* all communications with the RSNZ about the development of a code of practice;
* all advice and communications about this specific proposal. I am aware that MBIE
consulted widely on the strategy, both with business, educational and science groups and
with government agencies such as MPI, MfE and DoC. Did any of them suggest or comment
on it?
* all draft copies (including annotations and tracked changes) of "A Nation of Curious
Minds".
I would prefer to receive an electronic response.”
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982. If you have any
enquiries regarding your request, you may contact us via email at [MBIE request email] or
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Organisational Strategy and Support
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
PO Box 3705
Wellington 6140
Your request was received on 2 October and a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Organisational Strategy and Support