Security Classification - None
OIA24-0594
11 September 2024
John Luke
[FYI request #28048 email]
Dear John,
Thank you for your email of 14 August 2024 requesting information relating to Nominations
for the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.
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 25 September 2024, 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
Branch
Directorate
Charles Fergusson Building, 34-38 Bowen Street
PO Box 2526
Wellington 6140, New Zealand
mpi.govt.nz