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23 October 2024
Geoff Waterhouse
[FYI request #28526 email]
Ref: OIA 116227
Tēnā koe Geoff
Official Information Act request: Fines Process
Thank you for your email of 25 September 2024, to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry). In
your correspondence, you have raised concerns about the Ministry’s involvement in the
issuing of fines and have asked for information as to who holds the Ministry accountable for
their actions.
Pursuant to section 15(1) of the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the Ministry has
decided to grant your request. However, we are currently finalising the information for
release. We wil send you the information as soon as practicable. I apologise for any
inconvenience this delay may cause you.
Some information in the response may be withheld under applicable sections of the Act.
If you require any further information, please contact Media & Social Media Manager Joe
Locke at [email address].
If you are not satisfied with this response, you have the right to make a complaint to the
Ombudsman under section 28(3) of the Act. The Of ice of the Ombudsman may be
contacted by email to [email address] or by phone on 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Louise Ainsley
Manager, Ministerial Services