18 May 2023
Tēnā koe John,
I am responding on behalf of the University to your recent OIA request, in which you have asked for
information about a Memorandum of Understanding between Massey University, Beijing Jiaotong University
and Guizhou University. Specifically, you have asked:
“May I request full copy of Memorandum of Understanding signed between Massey University, Beijing Jiaotong
University and Guizhou University. I noted in your response, “ Massey University has record of a few low value
transactions from Guizhou University” Can you please specify the exact number of value in regards to these
transactions? Would you be able to disclose the nature of professor and staff member involved in these transactions?
What are the money for, are they attending conference or training?
Please find a copy of the MOU provided with this response. Note that redactions of names and signatures have
been applied to protect the personal privacy of individuals (section 9(2)(ba)).
Information on each transaction relating to Guizhou University is as follows:
Year
Value ($NZD)
Purpose
2007 
2,572.30
Reimbursement of travel related costs for a Professor travelling to China
2013 
2,501.00
Reimbursement of travel related costs for a Professor collaborating on a 3 year fully funded
research project
2014 
2,488.00
Reimbursement of travel related costs for a Professor collaborating on a 3 year fully funded
research project
2015
2,481.22
Reimbursement of travel related costs for a Professor collaborating a on 3 year fully funded
research project
Please note that the names and specialisations of the staff members associated with the above travel and
research are withheld to protect the privacy of those staff members in accordance with section 9(2)(ba) of the
OIA.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information about
how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
I trust this is the information you require.
Ngā mihi,
Jodie Banner
Office of Governance and Assurance

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