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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 3679 (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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

Answer

My office follows the Ombudsman’s guide to charging for official information, which includes under what circumstances may be appropriate to charge. The guide is available on their website: www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima.