A list of businesses based in Wellington that have been lobbying the Government to discourage or prevent public servants from working from home
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From: Alex
Dear Nicola Willis,
I Am writing to request a complete list of businesses based in Wellington that have been lobbying the Government to discourage or prevent public servants from working from home. Specifically, I would like to know:
1. The names of these businesses.
2. The types of businesses they operate.
3. Any communication or correspondence they have had with your Office regarding this matter.
4. The reasons or rationale they have provided for opposing remote work for public servants.
5. Any scientific evidence or research supporting Nicola Willis' public statement made today, 23 September 2024, on this matter.
6. Any findings from her agencies/departments of which she is the Ministe of, including any advice/briefings/memos received by Nicola Willis in her capacity of Minister of Finance or received by her office, on the topic of public servants working from home.
Yours faithfully,
Alex
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From: Misty Mossman
Dear Alex
Thank you for your OIA request to Hon Nicola Willis, Minister for the Public Service requesting:
" a complete list of businesses based in Wellington that have been lobbying the Government to discourage or prevent public servants from working from home. Specifically, I would like to know:
1. The names of these businesses.
2. The types of businesses they operate.
3. Any communication or correspondence they have had with your Office regarding this matter.
4. The reasons or rationale they have provided for opposing remote work for public servants.
5. Any scientific evidence or research supporting Nicola Willis' public statement made today, 23 September 2024, on this matter.
6. Any findings from her agencies/departments of which she is the Minister of, including any advice/briefings/memos received by Nicola Willis in her capacity of Minister of Finance or received by her office, on the topic of public servants working from home."
The Minister is considering your request, and you can expect a response by 22 October 2024.
Kind regards
Misty Mossman
Private Secretary (Public Service) | Office of Hon Nicola Willis
Minister of Finance
Minister for the Public Service
Minister for Social Investment
Associate Minister of Climate Change
M: 021 196 6033
E: [email address]
Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
-----Original Message-----
From: Alex <[FOI #28493 email]>
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 9:49 PM
To: Nicola Willis (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - A list of businesses based in Wellington that have been lobbying the Government to discourage or prevent public servants from working from home
Dear Nicola Willis,
I Am writing to request a complete list of businesses based in Wellington that have been lobbying the Government to discourage or prevent public servants from working from home. Specifically, I would like to know:
1. The names of these businesses.
2. The types of businesses they operate.
3. Any communication or correspondence they have had with your Office regarding this matter.
4. The reasons or rationale they have provided for opposing remote work for public servants.
5. Any scientific evidence or research supporting Nicola Willis' public statement made today, 23 September 2024, on this matter.
6. Any findings from her agencies/departments of which she is the Ministe of, including any advice/briefings/memos received by Nicola Willis in her capacity of Minister of Finance or received by her office, on the topic of public servants working from home.
Yours faithfully,
Alex
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From: Misty Mossman
Good morning
Please find attached a letter from Hon Nicola Willis, Minister for the
Public Service.
Kind regards
Misty
Misty Mossman
Private Secretary (Public Service) | Office of Hon Nicola Willis
Minister of Finance
Minister for the Public Service
Minister for Social Investment
Associate Minister of Climate Change
M: 021 196 6033
E: [1][email address]
Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
-----Original Message-----
From: Misty Mossman
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:53 PM
To: [2][FOI #28493 email]
Subject: RE: Official Information request - A list of businesses based in
Wellington that have been lobbying the Government to discourage or prevent
public servants from working from home
Dear Alex
Thank you for your OIA request to Hon Nicola Willis, Minister for the
Public Service requesting:
" a complete list of businesses based in Wellington that have been
lobbying the Government to discourage or prevent public servants from
working from home. Specifically, I would like to know:
1. The names of these businesses.
2. The types of businesses they operate.
3. Any communication or correspondence they have had with your Office
regarding this matter.
4. The reasons or rationale they have provided for opposing remote work
for public servants.
5. Any scientific evidence or research supporting Nicola Willis' public
statement made today, 23 September 2024, on this matter.
6. Any findings from her agencies/departments of which she is the Minister
of, including any advice/briefings/memos received by Nicola Willis in her
capacity of Minister of Finance or received by her office, on the topic of
public servants working from home."
The Minister is considering your request, and you can expect a response by
22 October 2024.
Kind regards
Misty Mossman
Private Secretary (Public Service) | Office of Hon Nicola Willis
Minister of Finance Minister for the Public Service Minister for Social
Investment Associate Minister of Climate Change
M: 021 196 6033
E: [3][email address]
Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
-----Original Message-----
From: Alex <[4][FOI #28493 email]>
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 9:49 PM
To: Nicola Willis (MIN) <[5][email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - A list of businesses based in
Wellington that have been lobbying the Government to discourage or prevent
public servants from working from home
Dear Nicola Willis,
I Am writing to request a complete list of businesses based in Wellington
that have been lobbying the Government to discourage or prevent public
servants from working from home. Specifically, I would like to know:
1. The names of these businesses.
2. The types of businesses they operate.
3. Any communication or correspondence they have had with your Office
regarding this matter.
4. The reasons or rationale they have provided for opposing remote work
for public servants.
5. Any scientific evidence or research supporting Nicola Willis' public
statement made today, 23 September 2024, on this matter.
6. Any findings from her agencies/departments of which she is the Ministe
of, including any advice/briefings/memos received by Nicola Willis in her
capacity of Minister of Finance or received by her office, on the topic of
public servants working from home.
Yours faithfully,
Alex
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