This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Official Information request 'Correspondence with MP Barbara Kuriger through parliamentary email address regarding family members' charges of animal cruelty offences'.


Security Classification - None 
OIA22-0804 
 
 
8 November 2022 
 
Charles Derbyshire 
[FYI request #20859 email] 
 
 
Dear Charles Derbyshire 
 
Thank you for your email of 14 October 2022 requesting information relating to Barbara Kuriger 
and The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). 
 
MPI wil  not be able to respond within the timeframe set out in the Of icial Information Act 
1982 (OIA) because your request necessitates a search through a large quantity of 
information. In addition, consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are 
such that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the normal 20 working day 
time limit. 
 
Therefore, pursuant to section 15A(1)(a) and 15A(1)(b) of the OIA, MPI is extending the 
timeframe to reply to your request. You can expect a response by no later than 15 December 
2022, earlier if possible. 
 
Should you have any concerns with this extension, I would encourage you to raise these with the 
Ministry for Primary Industries at [email address]. Alternatively, you are 
advised of your right to also raise any concerns with the Of ice of the Ombudsman. Contact details 
are: Office of the Ombudsman, PO Box 10152, Wellington 6143 or at 
[email address]. 
 
Yours sincerely 
 
 
 
 
 
Michelle Morehu  
Director, Government Services 
 
Charles Fergusson Building, 34-38 Bowen Street 
PO Box 2526 
Wellington 6140, New Zealand 
mpi.govt.nz