Dear Tom
I refer to your official information request dated 18 January 2018 for the cost for Callaghan Innovation
to respond to all requests made on behalf of the Taxpayer's Union or by Jordan Williams over the
current and previous 2 financial years.
The estimated cost of responding to requests for information from the Taxpayers Union or Jordan
Williams is shown in the table below. Please note that the number of requests received in the current
financial year includes 14 similar requests from individuals seeking further details about information
released only to the Taxpayers’ Union. We have not included materials costs as the responses to these
requests were all sent electronically.
Number of OIA requests
Estimated staff time (hours)
Estimated cost
FY17/18
40
891
$103,571
FY16/17
2
45
$5,179
FY15/16
3
67
$7,768
Total
45
1003
$116,518
These costs have been estimated based on average generated from sample of OIAs. These estimates
include the time required to search for and collate the information within scope, to review the
information and make any redactions required, for internal consultation, and for approval by the
responsible manager(s).
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information
about how to make a complaint is availab
le at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802
602.
Yours sincerely
Ministerial Services