Security Classification - None
OIA23-0601
26 October 2023
Greg Smith
[FYI request #24261 email]
Dear Greg Smith,
Thank you for your email of 27 September 2023 requesting information relating to a report of
a snake discovered in a Waihi mine.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) wil not be able to respond within the timeframe set
out in the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) in accordance with section 15A(1)(b) as
consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a proper response
cannot reasonably be made within the normal 20 working day time limit.
MPI wil reply to your request by no later than 23 November 2023, earlier if possible.
Should you have any concerns with this extension, I would encourage you to raise these with
the Ministry for Primary Industries at [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
[email address].
Yours sincerely,
Michelle Morehu
Director, Government Services
Public Affairs
Government Services
Charles Fergusson Building, 34-38 Bowen Street
PO Box 2526
Wellington 6140, New Zealand
mpi.govt.nz