28 January 2025 
 
Ref: DOIA-REQ-0007398 
 
 
Henry Wendelborn 
Email: [FYI request #29397 email]  
 
 
Tēnā koe Henry Wendelborn 
 
Thank you for your email of 9 December 2024 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment 
(MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information: 
 
all documents and analysis supporting the Advisory Group's decision to assign this project as 
Priority Five, when project FT236 Maitahi Village was assigned Priority One and project FTA251 The 
Māpua Development was assigned Priority 2 
 
I am writing to advise you that MBIE will provide a response but needs to extend the time available to 
answer your request. MBIE’s response will be sent to you no later than 26 February 2025, which is an 
extension of 20 working days.  
 
The reason for the extension is that consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such 
that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit. 
 
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further assistance, 
please contact [email address]. 
 
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of our decision to extend the 
time limit. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or 
freephone 0800 802 602. 
 
Nāku noa, nā 
 
 
Zoreen Ali 
Manager Ministerial Services 
Building, Resources and Markets 
 

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