26 August 2016
Alexander Goodwin
[FYI request #4494 email]
Ref: DOIA 1617-0264
Dear Mr Goodwin,
Thank you for your email of 24 August 2016 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
I am interested in the number of temporary entry visas granted by Immigration New Zealand as
exceptions to immigration instructions since the start of 2015.
I would like the following data:
1. The total number of temporary entry visas granted by Immigration New Zealand as an exception to
immigration instructions since the start of 2015.
2. The percentage of all temporary entry Immigration decisions that were classed as exceptions to
immigration instructions since the start of 2015.
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 24 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