25th November 2024
James
[FYI request #29155 email]
Ref: OIA-2024/25-0434
Tēnā koe James
Official Information Act request relating to Communications about Aaron Smale from
July 2024 to 12th November 2024.
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), received
on 12 November 2024. You requested:
“Under the OIA please provide all communications if any, concerning journalist Aaron
Smale from July 2024 through to 12th November 2024.”
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet holds information related to your request
only in the capacity that the Department provides administrative assistance to the Prime
Minister’s Office in answering requests for official information. On this basis, I believe the
information you have requested is more closely connected to the functions of the Prime
Minister, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon. Accordingly, I have decided to transfer your request to
the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act.
The Prime Minister has the usual timeframes under the Act from receipt of this transfer to
make a decision on your request.
Nākū noa, nā
Amy Teague
Manager, Ministerial Services
4966365
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz