15 September 2023
Ref Number: MHA29566
Chris Matenga
Via email: [FYI request #24045 email]
Tēnā koe Chris
Official information request for information on locality plans
I refer to your official information request dated 5 September 2023 for:
• A copy of any plans or drafts received and a copy of any reports/draft papers or
internal documents that review them and/or identifies options or pathways to funding
according to any provisions being developed to deal with incoming locality plans and
resulting decisions.
• A copy of the procedure being used to process the draft locality plan of the Taikorihi
Locality Partnership Group, a copy of the draft plan and any information that
indicates its progress towards funding decisions or otherwise.
On 8 September 2023, your request was transferred in part to Te Whatu Ora, as work on
locality plans is believed to be more closely connected with the functions of Te Whatu Ora.
However, Te Aka Whai Ora also undertook to respond separately to you in respect of any
information we hold relating to your request.
We have looked into this request. I can confirm that Te Aka Whai Ora does not have any
information to provide to you, that would be in addition to the material held by Te Whatu Ora.
You wil hear further from Te Whatu Ora concerning that part of your request that was
transferred to them.
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact Te Aka Whai Ora
Ministerial Services ([Māori Health Authority request email]).
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.
Nāku noa, nā
Jade Sewell
Maiaka Tau Piringa | Deputy Chief Executive Service Development
Te Aka Whai Ora
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