11 August 2015
Alex Harris
[FYI request #3032 email]
Ref: DOIA 1516-0183
Dear Mr Harris
Thank you for your email of 11 August 2015 requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
“According to a briefing on "Proposed approach to establish regional research institutes" (1
May 2015), the first stage of establishing the institutes is a series of introductory workshops.
These were scheduled to begin in June 2015. I would like to request the following information
under the OIA:
* a list of all the workshops on regional research institutes that have been held or are
scheduled to be held, including their dates and locations. I'd also like the total attendance at
each workshop, and attendee lists if they are available.”
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982. If you have any
enquiries regarding your request, you may contact us via email at [MBIE request email] or
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Organisational Strategy and Support
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
PO Box 3705
Wellington 6140
Your email was received on 11 August 2015 and a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Corporate, Governance and Information