Tçnâ koe Greg,

 

On behalf of Michelle Morehu, Director Government Services, please find
attached an update on your Official Information Act request.

 

Ngâ mihi,

 

Official Information Act Team

Government Services | Public Affairs

Ministry for Primary Industries | Charles Fergusson Building, 38–42 Bowen
Street | PO Box 2526 | Wellington | New Zealand 

Telephone: 0800 00 83 33 | Email: [1][email address] |
Web: [2]www.mpi.govt.nz

 

 

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Tēnā koe Greg,

 

Thank you for your email of 27 September 2023 requesting information
relating to a report of a snake discovered in a Waihi mine. Your request
has been considered under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA).

 

You requested:

 

1.       Any reports, documents, or correspondence, including emails and
memos, related to the alleged discovery of a live snake in the underground
OceaniaGold mine in Waihi. This includes any reports submitted by
OceaniaGold or any other relevant parties.

2.       Any investigations, inquiries, or assessments conducted by MPI or
any other government agency in response to the reported incident,
including findings, conclusions, and recommendations if available.

3.       Any communications, including but not limited to letters, emails,
or phone records, between MPI and OceaniaGold regarding this alleged
incident.

4.       Any records of actions taken or contemplated by MPI in response
to the alleged discovery of a live snake in the OceaniaGold mine,
including any compliance or enforcement actions.

5.       Any information regarding the steps taken by OceaniaGold to
prevent future occurrences of live snakes or similar incidents in their
mining operations.

6.       Any communication or guidelines provided by MPI to mining
companies, including OceaniaGold, regarding the management and prevention
of wildlife or pest species within mining facilities.

 

We have decided to grant part of your request, but some of the information
will be withheld pursuant to the relevant sections of the OIA. The
information is being finalised for release, and we will provide it to you
as soon as it is ready. We apologise for any inconvenience this delay may
cause you.

 

Should you have any concerns with this decision, I would encourage you to
raise these with the Ministry for Primary Industries at
[1][email address]. Alternatively, you are advised of
your right to also raise any concerns with the Office of the Ombudsman.
Contact details are: Office of the Ombudsman, PO Box 10152, Wellington
6143 or at [2][email address].

 

Ngā mihi,

 

Official Information Act Team

Government Services | Public Affairs

Ministry for Primary Industries | Charles Fergusson Building, 38–42 Bowen
Street | PO Box 2526 | Wellington | New Zealand 

Telephone: 0800 00 83 33 | Email: [3][email address] |
Web: [4]www.mpi.govt.nz

 

 

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Tçnâ koe Greg,

 

On behalf of Fleur Francois, Director Diagnostic and Surveillance
Services, please find attached a response to your Official Information Act
request.

 

Appendix Two can be accessed through the following link:
[1]https://mpinz.sharefile.com/public/share....
Please note that this link is valid for the next 29 days.

 

Ngâ mihi,

 

Official Information Act Team

Government Services | Public Affairs

Ministry for Primary Industries | Charles Fergusson Building, 38–42 Bowen
Street | PO Box 2526 | Wellington | New Zealand 

Telephone: 0800 00 83 33 | Email: [2][email address] |
Web: [3]www.mpi.govt.nz

 

 

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