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Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

Answered Question 3815 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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Guidance from the Ombudsman is followed when making decisions relating to charging under the Official Information Act.