New Zealand Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Manatū Aorere
6 April 2023
195 Lambton Quay
Private Bag 18−901
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
John Luke
T +64 4 439 8000
F +64 4 472 9596
[FYI request #22087 email]
OIA 28545
Tēnā koe John Luke
I refer to your email of 13 March 2023 in which you request the following under the Official
Information Act 1982 (OIA):
‘Ministry for Pacific Peoples Chief Executive, Gerardine Clifford-Lidstone, and MFAT Chief
Executive, Chris Seed, signed a new MOU yesterday, committing to delivering improved
outcomes for Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealandand across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa.
The MOU underscores the agencies’ shared commitment to the betterment of Pacific
Peoples — by collaborating on outreach with Pacific stakeholders and diaspora as part of
MFAT’s annual ‘Pacific Updates’, by working with Pacific partners on Pacific language
revitalisation, and by looking to the future and supporting young Pacific leaders across a
range of sectors for the MPP-led Prime Minister’s Pacific Youth Awards.
Can I please request a full copy of the MOU mentioned herein.
The information relevant to your request is attached.
Please note that we may publish this letter (with your personal details redacted) and enclosed
documents on the Ministry’s website.
If you have any questions about this decision, you can contact us by email at:
[email address]. You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the
Ombudsman of this decision by contacting
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone
0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Sarah Corbett
for Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade
e [MFAT request email]
w www.mfat.govt.nz