18 November 2016
Perry Richardson
[FYI request #4982 email]
Ref: DOIA 1617-0628
Dear Mr Richardson,
Thank you for your email of 17 November 2016 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
I spotted a significant amount of government employees attending the Singularity U event on 14-16
November in Christchurch. Please provide the number of employees from
1) Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment,
2) New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and
3) Callaghan Innovation Fund and money spent (both tickets and travel).
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 17 November 2016 and a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Communications and Ministerial Services