17 May 2016
Saska Hayes
[FYI request #3982 email]
Ref: DOIA 1516-1425
Dear Mr Hayes,
Thank you for your email of 11 May 2016 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
I would like to request documents that stipulate how the original number of 800 refugees was
decided and justified. This may be part of the documents relating to the Immigration policy review
1986.
Your request has been transferred to the Ministry from the New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade and 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 [email address] 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 May 2016 and a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Communications and Ministerial Services