Navy Commander Allegedly Under Investigation
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From: NZ Citizen
Dear New Zealand Defence Force,
The New Zealand Herald has published this article found here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/top-naval-...
As such, I kindly request any and all information regrading this situation. I acknowledge that the release of this information may be limited to respect the privacy of the Navy Commander, as well as not to compromise the reported investigation in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982.
At the very least, I would be expecting confirmation that an investigation is or is not taking place.
Yours faithfully,
T
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Defence Force
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Good morning “T”,
Given the information being requested, please send proof of your
eligibility to make a request under section 12 of the Official Information
Act 1982 to [3][NZDF request email] for consideration.
Regards
Corporate and Ministerial Services
OCDF, Office of Chief of Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force
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From: NZ Citizen
Kia ora,
I affirm, under penalty of perjury, that I meet the requirements cited under Section 12(1) of the Official Information Act to make an Official Information Act Request as I am a New Zealand Citizen and that I reside in New Zealand. This constitutes evidence of eligibility to make a request under the OIA, compliant with both the Official Information Act and the Privacy Act.
Please refer to the Privacy Act, Section 22, Information privacy principle 1, (1)(b) and (2).
Yours sincerely,
T
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Defence Force
Good morning “T”,
As you have noted, an investigation is currently underway. The following
statement was provided to journalists on Friday 27 September 2024:
The Commanding Officer of HMNZS CANTERBURY has not been removed from
Command. However, Commander Martin Walker is the Acting Commanding Officer
on an interim basis.
We can confirm that there is an investigation ongoing and it is therefore
not appropriate to comment further.
Further information is withheld in full in accordance with section 6(c) of
the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA).
You have the right, under section 28(3) of the OIA, to ask an Ombudsman to
review this response to your request. Information about how to make a
complaint is available at [1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800
802 602.
Regards
Corporate and Ministerial Services
OCDF, Office of Chief of Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force
[2]www.nzdf.mil.nz
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