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Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
Question
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What information, if any, remains redacted in the Concept Consulting modelling report, and under which specific provision of the Official Information Act is each remaining redaction justified?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
Answer
I am advised by MBIE that the draft Concept Consulting slide pack for LNG analysis MBIE published on 11 June contains information redacted under sections 9(2)(g)(i) and 9(2)(ba)(i) of the Official Information Act. In making this decision, I am advised that MBIE carefully considered the provisions of the OIA and relevant Ombudsman guidance, particularly around draft exchanges with third party consultants. MBIE does not consider that the withholding of this information is outweighed by public interest considerations in making the information available.