17 May 2024
DOIA 2324-2162
Jim Jefferys
[FYI request #26315 email]
Tēnā koe Jim
Thank you for your email of 4 April 2024 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information:
I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982. Specifically, I am
seeking details of any meetings and communications that any MBIE official has had with the
New Zealand Tiny House Association within a specified time frame.
To assist you in processing this request, I have outlined the specific information sought below:
Dates of any meetings between MBIE officials and representatives of the New Zealand
Tiny House Association.
Copies of minutes or notes taken during these meetings.
Details of any email communications exchanged between MBIE officials and
representatives of the New Zealand Tiny House Association.
I am particularly interested in understanding the nature of the discussions and any outcomes or
actions resulting from these interactions.
I would appreciate it if the information could cover the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March
2024
MBIE has not identified any meetings with representatives of the New Zealand Tiny House Association
that occurred within the timeframe requested. Therefore, I am refusing your request for dates of
meetings and copies of minutes of meetings under section 18(e), as the requested information does not
exist.
MBIE has identified two documents in scope of your request. Please find the requested information
attached. Some information has been withheld under the following section of the Act:
9(2)(a): to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of deceased natural persons.
Building, Resources & Markets
15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140 New Zealand
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[email address]
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www.mbie.govt.nz
Document schedule:
Date
Title
Withholding/refusal
sections used
11/4/2023
Email:
Exploring MBIE’s help to create THOW acceptable
9(2)(a)
solution under Building Act
18/12/2024
Email
: Re: Formal request for inclusion in NZ Building Code
9(2)(a)
amendment process
In terms of section 9 of the Act, I am satisfied that, in the circumstances, the withholding of this
information is not outweighed by other considerations that render it desirable to make the information
available in the public interest.
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.
Nāku noa, nā
Suzannah Toulmin
Manager Building Policy
Building System Performance, MBIE