TPPA: Consultation with Iwi
Thomas Kensington made this Official Information request to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The request was successful.
From: Thomas Kensington
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
The National Interest Analysis (NIA) published on the website www.tpp.mfat.govt.nz it is noted that "Hundreds of meetings took place, including with business groups, iwi, local councils, health sector representatives, unions, NGOs, Members of Parliament and individuals to seek input on the TPP and to help ensure a high quality outcome that reflects stakeholders’ interests."
my request under the OIA is about consultation with Iwis around the country on the agreement. i would like to receive:
- A list of all the meetings at which iwis were invited - by date, location and iwis invited and that have attended
- A list of all the meetings with representatives of maori organisations such as FOMA or the Maori Trustee
the NIA notes that MFAT sent "distributed to iwi and Māori organisations a six
monthly report on international treaties under negotiation [...]which included information on TPP.
- can you please provide all information on TPP distributed as part of these six monthly reports.
- the list of maori organisations and iwis that have receive these reports.
please contact me via this website should you need further clarification.
Thanks
Yours faithfully,
Thomas Kensington
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Dear Mr Kensington
Thank you for your OIA request, this email confirms receipt and advises that your request has been sent to the appropriate division for response.
Kind regards,
Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
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From: Thomas Kensington [mailto:[FOI #3614 email]]
Sent: Friday, 5 February 2016 1:15 p.m.
To: ENQUIRIES
Subject: Official Information Act request - TPPA: Consultation with Iwi
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
The National Interest Analysis (NIA) published on the website www.tpp.mfat.govt.nz it is noted that "Hundreds of meetings took place, including with business groups, iwi, local councils, health sector representatives, unions, NGOs, Members of Parliament and individuals to seek input on the TPP and to help ensure a high quality outcome that reflects stakeholders’ interests."
my request under the OIA is about consultation with Iwis around the country on the agreement. i would like to receive:
- A list of all the meetings at which iwis were invited - by date, location and iwis invited and that have attended
- A list of all the meetings with representatives of maori organisations such as FOMA or the Maori Trustee
the NIA notes that MFAT sent "distributed to iwi and Māori organisations a six
monthly report on international treaties under negotiation [...]which included information on TPP.
- can you please provide all information on TPP distributed as part of these six monthly reports.
- the list of maori organisations and iwis that have receive these reports.
please contact me via this website should you need further clarification.
Thanks
Yours faithfully,
Thomas Kensington
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Dear Thomas Kensington
Further to your email of 5 February 2016, please find attached the
following letter regarding your OIA request.
Kind regards,
Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
T +64 4 439 8000 E [1][email address]
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From: ESD
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Please see the attached regarding your OIA request of 5 February
Kind regards,
Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
T +64 4 439 8000 E [1][email address]
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