12 November 2015
Jackson Wood
[FYI request #3357 email]
Ref: DOIA 1516-0657
Dear Mr Wood,
Thank you for your email of 11 November 2015 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
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Any and all documents, correspondence, reports, advice, or information the Ministry of Business,
Innovation & Employment has prepared, sent, or received on, or about, Pandas since 1 January
2010.
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Of specific importance would be any documents, correspondence, reports, advice or information
prepared for, sent to, or received from: the Prime Minister and/or his office, or the Department of
Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC).
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I would also like to be provided with answers to the following questions:
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At any time since November 2008 has The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
been involved in the creation of any reports for the likely benefit or cost of Pandas to the New
Zealand economy?
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Has The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment been consulted by any of the
following about the economic benefits or costs of obtaining Pandas:
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the Prime Minister
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the Prime Minister's office or DPMC
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What possible economic implications are there for New Zealand in securing Pandas for a New
Zealand zoo?
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Specifically around tourism, has the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment calculated
any figures around the impacts for tourism New Zealand acquiring a Panda would have?
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
Communications & Ministerial Services
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
PO Box 3705
Wellington 6140
Your request was received on 11 November 2015 and a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services