Official Information Act Request: Treaty Principles Bill Development and Consultation Information
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From: Rhiannon Bond
Tēnā koe,
Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information related to the development, consultation, and proposed implementation of the Treaty Principles Bill. Please provide:
1. Policy Development and Consultation Timeline
- A detailed timeline of the policy development process for the Treaty Principles Bill, including:
- Dates of key meetings and decision points.
- Draft versions of the Bill and related policy documents.
- Minutes of meetings and internal correspondence related to the Bill’s development.
2. Stakeholder Engagement Records
- A comprehensive list of all external advisors, legal experts, iwi representatives, and other stakeholders consulted during the development of the Treaty Principles Bill.
- Copies of all submissions, feedback documents, and notes from these consultations.
3. Legal Advice and Treaty Compliance
- Copies of all legal advice provided to the minister’s office regarding the Treaty Principles Bill, including:
• Any analysis of the Bill’s alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
• Internal memos discussing the legal implications of the Bill.
4. Cost Analysis and Financial Implications
- A breakdown of the projected costs and resource implications for implementing the Treaty Principles Bill across all relevant government departments and agencies.
- Any budgetary impact assessments or financial risk analyses conducted as part of the Bill’s development.
5. Communications Strategy and Public Messaging
- Copies of the communications plan and strategy documents used to promote or explain the Treaty Principles Bill, including:
• Talking points, internal messaging guides, and media releases.
• Any correspondence with public relations teams or external consultants involved in shaping the public narrative around the Bill.
6. Correspondence with Business Lobby Groups
- All correspondence (emails, letters, meeting notes) between David Seymour and any business lobby groups, industry representatives, or corporate entities concerning the Treaty Principles Bill.
7. Impact Assessments on Māori Communities
- Copies of all impact assessments, reports, or memos discussing the potential effects of the Treaty Principles Bill on Māori communities.
- Any risk analyses or considerations made in relation to the Bill’s impact on Māori rights and interests.
8. Media Enquiries and Official Responses
- A record of all media enquiries received by the minister’s office regarding the Treaty Principles Bill and the official responses provided.
Format of Information Requested
Please provide the requested information in its original digital format (e.g., PDFs, emails, spreadsheets) where possible. This will ensure the information is provided accurately and efficiently.
Public Interest Justification
This request is made in the public interest, as the Treaty Principles Bill has significant implications for New Zealand’s legal framework and its relationship with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Transparency around the development process, stakeholder engagement, and financial impact of the Bill is essential for informed public discourse and accountability.
Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe.
Ngā mihi nui,
Rhiannon Bond
From: David Seymour (MIN)
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From: David Seymour (MIN)
David Seymour
Kia ora Rhiannon
Thank you for your OIA request email.
Your request is likely to capture a significant amount of information and
could be declined under section 18(f) of the Official Information Act on
the basis that the information cannot be made available without
substantial collation or research.
Therefore, we are inviting you to rescope your request by specifying more
narrowly the type of information you are seeking.
Kind regards
Office of Hon David Seymour
Deputy Prime Minister (from 31 May 2025)
Minister for Regulation
Associate Minister of Education
[1]A pink and white emblem
with two women holding Associate Minister of Justice
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automatically generated Associate Minister of Finance
Associate Minister of Health
7.6 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings
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From: Rhiannon Bond
Kia ora,
Following your request to narrow the scope of my Official Information Act (OIA) request, I have refined my request to focus on specific areas of high public interest and potential impact. Please provide the following information related to the development, consultation, and analysis of the Treaty Principles Bill:
1. Key Stakeholder Consultation Records
• A list of all iwi representatives and Māori organisations consulted during the drafting of the Treaty Principles Bill, along with any submissions or feedback documents provided by these stakeholders.
• This request specifically seeks information about engagement with Māori stakeholders to understand the extent of input considered from a Te Tiriti o Waitangi perspective.
2. Legal Advice on Treaty Compliance
• A summary or excerpts of the legal advice provided regarding the Bill’s alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. If full documents cannot be provided, please include any sections discussing key risks or legal considerations related to compliance with Treaty principles.
3. Cost Analysis for Implementation
• Any financial analysis or budget impact assessment related to the implementation of the Treaty Principles Bill, including projected costs for government departments and any risk mitigation plans.
4. Impact Assessment on Māori Communities
• A copy of any impact assessment reports or internal memos discussing the potential effects of the Treaty Principles Bill on Māori communities.
Format of Information Requested
I request that the information be provided in its original digital format (e.g., PDFs or emails) where possible.
Public Interest Justification
This refined request focuses on critical aspects of the Bill’s development that are directly relevant to public understanding and scrutiny, especially in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and potential impacts on Māori communities.
Thank you for your assistance in processing this refined request. I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe.
Ngā mihi nui,
Rhiannon
From: David Seymour (MIN)
David Seymour
Dear Rhiannon
Thank you for your rescoped information request as follows:
Please provide the following information related to the development,
consultation, and analysis of the Treaty Principles Bill:
1. Key Stakeholder Consultation Records
• A list of all iwi representatives and Māori organisations
consulted during the drafting of the Treaty Principles Bill, along with
any submissions or feedback documents provided by these stakeholders.
• This request specifically seeks information
about engagement with Māori stakeholders to understand the extent of input
considered from a Te Tiriti o Waitangi perspective.
2. Legal Advice on Treaty Compliance
• A summary or excerpts of the legal advice provided
regarding the Bill’s alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. If
full documents cannot be provided, please include any sections discussing
key risks or legal considerations related to compliance with Treaty
principles.
3. Cost Analysis for Implementation
• Any financial analysis or budget impact assessment related
to the implementation of the Treaty Principles Bill, including projected
costs for government departments and any risk mitigation plans.
4. Impact Assessment on Māori Communities
• A copy of any impact assessment reports or internal memos
discussing the potential effects of the Treaty Principles Bill on Māori
communities.
Your refined request was received on Thursday 14 November 2024. We will
endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in any event
no later than Thursday 12 December 2024, being 20 working days after the
day your amended request was received. If we are unable to respond to your
request by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
Kind regards, Annette
Annette Gratkowski | Private Secretary Executive
Support
Office of Hon David Seymour
[1]A pink and white Deputy Prime Minister (from 31 May 2025)
emblem with two
women holding flags Minister for Regulation
Description Associate Minister of Education
automatically
generated Associate Minister of Justice
Associate Minister of Finance
Associate Minister of Health
DDI 04 817 6333 | 7.6 Executive Wing, Parliament
Buildings
DSOIA322
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From: David Seymour (MIN)
David Seymour
Dear Rhiannon
I refer to your information request. I advise that the response is coming
but as we are still looking into it, we won’t be able to reply today. We
aim to have this response to you Monday at the latest.
We apologise for the delay, thank you for your patience.
Kind regards,
Office of Hon David Seymour
[1]A pink and Deputy Prime Minister (from 31 May 2025)
white emblem
with two women Minister for Regulation
holding flags Associate Minister of Education
Description
automatically Associate Minister of Justice
generated
Associate Minister of Finance
Associate Minister of Health
7.6 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
DSOIA322
From: David Seymour (MIN)
Sent: Friday, 15 November 2024 3:39 PM
To: Rhiannon Bond <[FOI #29129 email]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Official Information Act
Request: Treaty Principles Bill Development and Consultation Information
Dear Rhiannon
Thank you for your rescoped information request as follows:
Please provide the following information related to the development,
consultation, and analysis of the Treaty Principles Bill:
1. Key Stakeholder Consultation Records
• A list of all iwi representatives and Māori organisations
consulted during the drafting of the Treaty Principles Bill, along with
any submissions or feedback documents provided by these stakeholders.
• This request specifically seeks information
about engagement with Māori stakeholders to understand the extent of input
considered from a Te Tiriti o Waitangi perspective.
2. Legal Advice on Treaty Compliance
• A summary or excerpts of the legal advice provided
regarding the Bill’s alignment with Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. If
full documents cannot be provided, please include any sections discussing
key risks or legal considerations related to compliance with Treaty
principles.
3. Cost Analysis for Implementation
• Any financial analysis or budget impact assessment related
to the implementation of the Treaty Principles Bill, including projected
costs for government departments and any risk mitigation plans.
4. Impact Assessment on Māori Communities
• A copy of any impact assessment reports or internal memos
discussing the potential effects of the Treaty Principles Bill on Māori
communities.
Your refined request was received on Thursday 14 November 2024. We will
endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in any event
no later than Thursday 12 December 2024, being 20 working days after the
day your amended request was received. If we are unable to respond to your
request by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
Kind regards, Annette
Annette Gratkowski | Private Secretary Executive
Support
Office of Hon David Seymour
[2]A pink and white Deputy Prime Minister (from 31 May 2025)
emblem with two
women holding flags Minister for Regulation
Description Associate Minister of Education
automatically
generated Associate Minister of Justice
Associate Minister of Finance
Associate Minister of Health
DDI 04 817 6333 | 7.6 Executive Wing, Parliament
Buildings
DSOIA322
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Dear Rhiannon
Please find attached response to your rescoped information request.
Kind regards,
Office of Hon David Seymour
[1]A pink and Deputy Prime Minister (from 31 May 2025)
white emblem
with two women Minister for Regulation
holding flags Associate Minister of Education
Description
automatically Associate Minister of Justice
generated
Associate Minister of Finance
Associate Minister of Health
7.6 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
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