2 August 2016
Dr WG Robert Harrison
[FYI request #4343 email]
Ref: DOIA 1617-0135
Dear Mr Harrison
Thank you for your email of 1 August 2016 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
Under the OIA, I request all documentation, advice sought & received, costings, briefings to ministers
and between officials in relation to the establishment of the NZ Space Agency.
I also request all documentation in relation to the relationship between the government and Rocket
Lab.
I request all advice and documentation given to the Minister for MBIE in relation to the NZ Space
Agency.
I request all advice and documentation sought and/or provided by other countries, e.g. NASA.
I request all advice and documentation between Government departments who may be a stakeholder
in the NZ Space Agency e.g. GCSB.
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 1 August 2016 and a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Communications and Ministerial Services