Communications Regarding NZTE Chair Appointment
Andrew P made this Official Information request to Todd McClay
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From: Andrew P
Dear Hon. Todd McClay,
Under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982, I am writing to request access to all communications, in any form, regarding the appointment of Charles Finny as Chair of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE). Please note that this request includes any communications via any electronic apps.
If any part of my request is unclear or if additional clarification is needed, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt and positive response.
Yours sincerely,
Andy
From: Todd McClay (MIN)
Todd McClay
Dear Andrew
We acknowledge receipt of your official information request which we received last night for access to all communications, in any form, regarding the appointment of Charles Finny as Chair of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) .
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in any event no later than 20 working days after the day your request was received.
If we are unable to respond to your request within the appropriate timeframe, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe. If your OIA request requires full or part transfer, we will contact you within the required timeframe.
Kind regards
Office of Hon Todd McClay
Office of Hon Todd McClay
MP for Rotorua
Minister of Agriculture
Minister of Forestry
Minister for Trade and Investment
Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
DDI: 04 817 6810
Email: [email address] Website: www.Beehive,govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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From: Todd McClay (MIN)
Todd McClay
Kia ora Andrew,
I am writing to you regarding your request under the Official Information Act (the Act), as below.
This email is to advise that we will need to extend the time limit for responding to you by 20 working days to 12 May 2025. This is because the consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time frame (section 15A(1)(b) of the OIA refers).
However, if this process is completed before 12 May 2025, the response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision by contacting www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Kind regards,
Office of Hon Todd McClay
Office of Hon Todd McClay
MP for Rotorua
Minister of Agriculture
Minister of Forestry
Minister for Trade and Investment
Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
DDI: 04 817 6810
Email: [email address] Website: www.Beehive,govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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From: Andrew P
Dear Todd McClay (MIN),
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my concern regarding the extension of the time period for responding to my Official Information Act (OIA) request. I believe that the extension may not align with the provisions of the Act, particularly in terms of what constitutes a reasonable period under section 15A.
Could you please provide a detailed justification for the extension, including the specific reasons and circumstances that necessitated it? Additionally, I would appreciate clarification on how this decision complies with the requirements of the OIA.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely,
Andrew P
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