Dear New Zealand Lotteries Commission/OIA Officer,

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information regarding the IT and Digital Department at the New Zealand Lotteries Commission:

Salaries (Permanent Staff):

The names, job titles, and tenure of all permanent staff in the IT and Digital Department.
A breakdown of individual salaries .
Contractors:

The names, job titles, and tenure (if applicable) of all contractors engaged in the IT and Digital Department.
A breakdown of contractor hourly/daily rates and total payments made to contractors over the past [specific time period, e.g., 12 months].
Policies and Guidelines:
Any internal policies or guidelines that govern the hiring and remuneration of contractors versus permanent staff in the IT and Digital Department.

Please provide the requested information in a tabular format for clarity. If any part of my request is too broad or unclear, I would appreciate your advice on how to refine it under section 18B of the Act to ensure a timely and efficient response.

I look forward to your reply within the statutory timeframe. Thanks Andy