Royal Commission of Enquiry
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From: Graham Carter
Dear Minister for Primary Industries,
Minister
We Request that the Minister initiates a Royal Commission of Enquiry into the collusion and corruption of the Fisheries Management and New Zealand Fishing Companies.
We request all information, copies of emails and reports on what is the Minister doing to stop the collusion between the Fisheries Management division and the Commercial Fishing Companies to restore public confidence?
We request all information, copies of emails and reports of the 2003 – 2004 Ministry of Fisheries investigation which identified that some boats are processing and reporting fish in a way which resulted in understatement of catch weights.
We request all information, copies of emails and reports from November 2012 to February 2013 the MPI uses surveillance cameras on several fishing boats out of Timaru and Oamaru ports to observe the effects of commercial trawling on Hector's dolphins. Some suspected breaches of the Fisheries Act 1996 were observed. We request copies of the extensive review undertaken by Ministry staff.
We request all information, copies of emails and reports from February 2012 to March 2012 the MPI undertook another operation to gather information to help determine information on catch mix and fish size. We request a copy of this operational report.
We request all information, copies of emails and reports from May 2016, and copies of the reports into the investigations were leaked to the public, revealing the Ministry did not prosecute following the suspected breaches of the Fisheries Act.
We request all information, copies of emails and reports and correspondence between the Minister and Scott Gallacher, Andrew Coleman, Martyn Dunne and David Turner.
Yours faithfully,
Graham Carter
From: N Guy (MIN)
Minister for Primary Industries
Good morning,
On behalf of Hon Nathan Guy, thank you for your email.
The Minister is considering your request in accordance with the Official Information Act and will reply to you in due course.
Kind regards,
Millie Carr
Private Secretary | Office of Hon Nathan Guy
MP for Otaki | Minister for Primary Industries| Minister for Racing
Parliament Buildings | Private Bag 18888 | Wellington 6160
DDI: (04) 817 9139
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From: Graham Carter [mailto:[FOI #4368 email]]
Sent: Thursday, 4 August 2016 10:25 a.m.
To: N Guy (MIN)
Subject: Official Information request - Royal Commission of Enquiry
Dear Minister for Primary Industries,
Minister
We Request that the Minister initiates a Royal Commission of Enquiry into the collusion and corruption of the Fisheries Management and New Zealand Fishing Companies.
We request all information, copies of emails and reports on what is the Minister doing to stop the collusion between the Fisheries Management division and the Commercial Fishing Companies to restore public confidence?
We request all information, copies of emails and reports of the 2003 – 2004 Ministry of Fisheries investigation which identified that some boats are processing and reporting fish in a way which resulted in understatement of catch weights.
We request all information, copies of emails and reports from November 2012 to February 2013 the MPI uses surveillance cameras on several fishing boats out of Timaru and Oamaru ports to observe the effects of commercial trawling on Hector's dolphins. Some suspected breaches of the Fisheries Act 1996 were observed. We request copies of the extensive review undertaken by Ministry staff.
We request all information, copies of emails and reports from February 2012 to March 2012 the MPI undertook another operation to gather information to help determine information on catch mix and fish size. We request a copy of this operational report.
We request all information, copies of emails and reports from May 2016, and copies of the reports into the investigations were leaked to the public, revealing the Ministry did not prosecute following the suspected breaches of the Fisheries Act.
We request all information, copies of emails and reports and correspondence between the Minister and Scott Gallacher, Andrew Coleman, Martyn Dunne and David Turner.
Yours faithfully,
Graham Carter
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From: Millie Carr
Good afternoon,
Your request has been partially transferred to the Ministry for Primary Industries under section 14 of the Official Information Act 1982.
Below questions numbered 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 will be answered by the Ministry for Primary Industries. Any further correspondence to you on those questions will come from the Ministry for Primary Industries.
Below questions numbered 1 & 2 will remain with and be answered by the Minister for Primary Industries, Hon Nathan Guy.
Kind regards,
Millie Carr
Private Secretary | Office of Hon Nathan Guy
MP for Otaki | Minister for Primary Industries| Minister for Racing
Parliament Buildings | Private Bag 18888 | Wellington 6160
DDI: (04) 817 9139
-----Original Message-----
From: Graham Carter [mailto:[FOI #4368 email]]
Sent: Thursday, 4 August 2016 10:25 a.m.
To: N Guy (MIN)
Subject: Official Information request - Royal Commission of Enquiry
Dear Minister for Primary Industries,
Minister
1. We Request that the Minister initiates a Royal Commission of Enquiry into the collusion and corruption of the Fisheries Management and New Zealand Fishing Companies.
2. We request all information, copies of emails and reports on what is the Minister doing to stop the collusion between the Fisheries Management division and the Commercial Fishing Companies to restore public confidence?
3. We request all information, copies of emails and reports of the 2003 – 2004 Ministry of Fisheries investigation which identified that some boats are processing and reporting fish in a way which resulted in understatement of catch weights.
4. We request all information, copies of emails and reports from November 2012 to February 2013 the MPI uses surveillance cameras on several fishing boats out of Timaru and Oamaru ports to observe the effects of commercial trawling on Hector's dolphins. Some suspected breaches of the Fisheries Act 1996 were observed. We request copies of the extensive review undertaken by Ministry staff.
5. We request all information, copies of emails and reports from February 2012 to March 2012 the MPI undertook another operation to gather information to help determine information on catch mix and fish size. We request a copy of this operational report.
6. We request all information, copies of emails and reports from May 2016, and copies of the reports into the investigations were leaked to the public, revealing the Ministry did not prosecute following the suspected breaches of the Fisheries Act.
7. We request all information, copies of emails and reports and correspondence between the Minister and Scott Gallacher, Andrew Coleman, Martyn Dunne and David Turner.
Yours faithfully,
Graham Carter
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From: Official Information Act
Good afternoon Graham,
On behalf of Peter McCarthy, Chief Legal Adviser, please find attached an
extension to your request for official information.
Adviser Official Information Act
Ministerials and Business Support Group | Office of the Director General
Ministry for Primary Industries - Manatū Ahu Matua
Pastoral House 25 The Terrace | PO Box 2526 | Wellington | New Zealand
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From: Graham Carter
Dear Official Information Act,
Dear Sir
We have requested an Official Info Request from your department.
We would like to point out that by law you were required to have responded promptly and by September 22nd. It would appear that your department is deliberately postposing this request and not responding with the required information.
Choosing to ignore this request does not mean that it will go away
.
Your attention to this matter would be appreciated.
Yours faithfully,
Graham Carter
Editor
Fishing and Outdoors Newspaper
Yours sincerely,
Graham Carter
From: Justin Vickery
Dear Graham
On behalf of Peter McCarthy, Chief Legal Adviser, please find attached
responses to a number of your OIA requests.
Kind regards
Justin
Justin Vickery | Acting Team Leader, Official Information Act
Office of the Director-General | Ministerials and Business Support
Ministry for Primary Industries - Manatū Ahu Matua | Pastoral House 25
The Terrace | PO Box 2526 | Wellington 6140 |
New Zealand
Telephone: 64-4-819 4629| Web: [1]www.mpi.govt.nz
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contains,
may be unlawful. If you have received this message by mistake please call
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sender immediately on 64 4 8940100 or notify us by return email and erase
the
original message and attachments. Thank you.
The Ministry for Primary Industries accepts no responsibility for changes
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