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Private Bag 92250, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Ph 09 355 3553
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27 November 2014
Grace Haden
[FYI request #2140 email]
Dear Ms Haden
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
CAS-423712-Z5Q4T1
Thank you for your email dated 28 October 2014 requesting information about Simply
Brilliant Communications.
The principal of Simply Brilliant Communications is a sole trader
The name of that individual is withheld under Section 7(2)a. We consider that in this case the
information relating to that individual can be withheld to “
protect the privacy of natural
persons” and this interest is not “
outweighed by other considerations which render it
desirable, in the public interest, to make that information available”.
AT can confirm that the individual has over 20 years experience in the communications field
and has also provided contract support to Auckland Council and other CCOs in recent years.
We trust that the information has clarified the situation however you have the right in
accordance with section 27(3) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
Act 1987 (LGOIMA) to make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman if you are not
satisfied with our response.
Kind regards,
Wally Thomas
General Manager Communications
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