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In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered Question 3627 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

The Ombudsman has publicly released their guidance on charging for supplying official information, including guidance on circumstances where charging would be appropriate, which can be found on their website (https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima).