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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 3846 (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?

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

Answer

I refer the member to the Ombudsman’s guidance on charging for official information under the Official Information Act 1982 available at the following link: https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima