2 April 2024
Janelle Han
[FYI request #25939 email]
DOIA 2324-1880
Tēnā koe Janelle
Thank you for your email of 1 March 2024 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the fol owing:
We are writing to formally request access to all relevant internal training materials utilized by
immigration officers when assessing WA2, as outlined in the operational manual of the
Immigration Department of the MBIE.
I am writing to advise you that MBIE has decided to extend the period of time available to make a
decision on your request under section 15A(1)(b) of the Act, as consultations necessary to make a
decision on your request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made
within the original time limit.
As such, a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit. MBIE will notify
you of a decision on your request no later than 19 April 2024.
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.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, please contact
[email address].
Nāku noa, nā
Jack Price
Manager Ministerial Services
Associate Deputy Secretary Immigration
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment