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On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the cost suggested, the reason for the charge, and the date of the request?

Answered Question 3741 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the cost suggested, the reason for the charge, and the date of the request?

Answered by

Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, that during the 2025 calendar year, it did not suggest to any requester that they would be charged a fee for information under the Official information Act.