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Question 3771 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 3772 (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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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Te Puni Kōkiri administers the Whānau Ora portfolio. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 3718 (2026).

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Question 3774 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 3775 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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Te Puni Kōkiri administers the Whānau Ora portfolio. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 3720 (2026).

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Question 3776 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I refer the Member to section 15 of the Official Information Act 1982.

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Question 3777 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

No discussions have taken place between myself and Ministry for Women officials relating to charging for Official Information Act requests.

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Question 3779 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

Answer

Te Puni Kōkiri administers the Whānau Ora portfolio. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 3723 (2026).

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Question 3780 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Women did not charge for providing information under the Official Information Act during the 2025 calendar year.

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Question 3781 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Justice’s Charging Guidelines for OIA Requests, and the Ombudsman’s Charging: A guide to charging for official information under the OIA and LGOIMA are publicly available documents that outline the…

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Question 3782 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

Neither I nor my staff have had discussions with WorkSafe New Zealand officials about charging for replying to Official Information Act requests.

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Question 3784 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Women has not suggested to any requestor that they would be charged a fee for providing information under the Official Information Act during the 2025 calendar year.

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Question 3785 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that during the 2025 calendar year WorkSafe New Zealand did not charge for providing information under the Official Information Act.

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3786, 3787 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 3786 (matches this search)

    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?

  • 3787 (matches this search)

    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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I have had no discussions nor received any advice, and neither have staff in my office, from officials in DPMC…

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Question 3789 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that during the 2025 calendar year WorkSafe New Zealand did not suggest to a requestor that they would be charged for providing official information.

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3790, 3792 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 3790 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

  • 3792 (matches this search)

    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…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). During the 2025 calendar year, I am advised that DPMC did not charge for decisions on requests under section…

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Question 3791 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Attorney-General

Answer

No

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Question 3794 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Attorney-General

Answer

This is determined on a case-by-case basis with reference to guidance from the Ombudsman.

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Question 3795 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 3796 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 3797 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

No.

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Question 3798 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

The Ombudsman has published guidance on charging for official information, which is publicly available here: https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima.

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Question 3800 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

As the Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any agencies.

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Question 3801 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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As no responses to Official Information Act requests placed with the Minister for Rail have been charged, no and none. To the extent that companies for which we are shareholders might have determined a charge is necessary, that is an…

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Question 3802 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

As the Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any agencies.

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Question 3803 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

Refer to section 15 of the Official Information Act and to relevant guidance from the Ombudsman.

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Question 3805 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

KiwiRail has suggested the need to apply a charge for an Official Information Act request three times in the 2025 calendar year. Once in January, once in April and once in November. In all instances it was suggested that a charge would be…

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Question 3806 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings Limited have not charged any requestor for information in the 2025 calendar year.

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Question 3807 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No.

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Question 3809 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 by

Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

A guide to charging for official information under the OIA and LGOIMA is available on the website of the Office of the Ombudsman.

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Question 3810 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised Callaghan Innovation did not charge…

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Question 3811 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

No.

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Question 3812 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that on one occasion, in August 2025,…

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Question 3814 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to my office, we follow the Ombudsman's advice on charging for Official Information Act requests. With regard to…

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Question 3815 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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

Answer

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

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Question 3816 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised by Tourism New Zealand that there were…

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Question 3818 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised by Tourism New Zealand that there were…

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Question 3819 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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?

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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.

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Question 3820 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

Answer

No.

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Question 3821 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

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

Answer

I'm advised that for Invest NZ and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, none.

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Question 3822 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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…

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

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

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I'm advised that for Invest NZ and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, none.

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Question 3824 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 by

Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

Answer

A guide to charging for official information under the OIA and LGOIMA is available on the website of the Office of the Ombudsman.

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Question 3825 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

Answer

No.

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Question 3826 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

Answer

I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 3827 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 by

Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

Answer

I refer the Member to the Ombudsman's guidance on charging, which is publicly available here: https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima.

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Question 3828 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

No.

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Question 3830 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

Answer

I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 3831 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

Answer

None.

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Question 3832 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I refer the Member to the Ombudsman guidance on charging: www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima

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Question 3833 (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?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

Answer

No.

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Question 3835 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

None.