
7 March 2025
John Luke
[FYI request #29845 email]
DOIA-REQ-0008678
Tēnā koe John,
Thank you for your email on 23 January 2025 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:
May I kindly ask how many total APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holder you have on record.
On 21 February 2025, we extended the time available for us to make a decision on your request under
section 15A(1)(b) of the Act, as consultations necessary to make a decision on your request meant
that a proper response to the request could not reasonably be made within the original time limit.
MBIE has assessed and decided to grant your request and will provide you the requested information.
However, it will take us some time to process. We will send you the information as soon as it is ready
and without undue delay.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information
about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800
802 602.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further
assistance, please co
ntact [email address]
Nāku noa, nā
Emma Palmer
Acting Manager, Ministerial Services
Associate Deputy Secretary Immigration
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
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