New Zealand Ministry of 
 
Foreign Affairs and Trade 
Manatū Aorere   
 
12 February 2024 
195 Lambton Quay 
 
 
Private Bag 18−901 
Wellington 6160 
 
New Zealand 
Lancy D. Lavery 
 
T    +64 4 439 8000 
[FYI request #25274 email] 
F    +64 4 472 9596 
 
 
OIA 28999 
 
Tēnā koe Lance Lavery 
 
I refer to your email of 21 December 2023 in which you request the following under the Official 
Information Act 1982 (OIA): 
1.  The complete and most recent version of the "Trans-Tasman Roadmap to 2035," along 
with comprehensive updates on its implementation from its commencement to the 
present. 
2.  Official records from the annual Leaders’ Meetings after the roadmap's initiation, 
including minutes, executive summaries, or key outcomes relevant to the roadmap’s 
progression and future directions. 
3.  Detailed descriptions of collaborative initiatives and projects undertaken by New 
Zealand and Australia, specifically those focusing on sustainable economic growth and 
climate change mitigation. 
4.  Documentation that highlights the integration of Indigenous Peoples' interests within 
the roadmap's framework, underlining their active participation in relevant policy-
making processes. 
5.  Evaluative reports or studies assessing the impact of the roadmap on the Pacific 
region, focusing on its contribution to fostering regional peace, stability, prosperity, 
and resilience. 
 
A decision has been made on your request. The information you requested is being prepared 
for release and will be sent to you as soon as practicable.  
 
We will withhold some information under the following sections of the OIA: 
 
6(a): to avoid prejudicing the security or defence of New Zealand or the international 
relations of the New Zealand Government;  
 
6(b)(i): to protect the passing of information from another government on a 
confidential basis; and 
 
9(2)(a): to protect individuals’ privacy. 
 
Where the information has been withheld under section 9 of the OIA, we have identified no 
public interest in releasing the information that would override the reasons for withholding it.  
 
 
 
e   [MFAT request email]  
w   www.mfat.govt.nz 

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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 Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade 
 

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