17 January 2024
Erika Whittome
[FYI request #25395 email]
Ref: OIA-2023/24-0410
Dear Erika
Official Information Act request relating to security costs for Jacinda Ardern since her
resignation as Prime Minister.
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act (the Act), received on 13
January 2024. You requested:
“Since the resignation of prime minister Jacinda Ardern, would you kindly share the
budget for 2022 and 2023 for her security. Ie security guards, planning, checks etc.”
I believe the information you have requested is more closely connected with the functions of
the New Zealand Police. Accordingly, I have decided to transfer your request to the New
Zealand Police in full under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act.
New Zealand Police has the usual timeframes under the Act from receipt of this transfer to
make a decision on your request.
Yours sincerely
Amy Teague
Manager, Ministerial Services
4843114
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz