21 August 2018
Ross Francis
Dear Mr Francis,
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Thank you for your FYI request dated 22nd July 2018, requesting information on
the existence of videotapes in relation to the Peter Ellis case. You requested:
1. Please provide me with all records of communication in 2008 between
CYFS in Christchurch and Police, and records of all communication
between Carolyn Richardson and CYFS, about the existence or
otherwise of the videotapes.
2. Please provide me with all records, including but not limited to file
notes, job sheets, letters, memos, emails and deleted emails, about the
enquiries made by Ian McArthur (and the response) in regards to the
existence of the aforementioned videotapes.
You may be aware that, under the Official Information Act 1982, we are
required to respond to your information request within 20 working days. This
letter is to let you know that, as your request requires us to search through a
large amount of information, we need to extend the time limit for responding to
you (in accordance with section 15A(1)(a) of the Official Information Act
1982).
You can expect a response by 26th October 2018. If you have any questions,
you can contact [email address].
Yours sincerely,
R. Milne
Canterbury OIA Team Leader