2 May 2024
Ref: DOIA 2324-2162
Jim Jefferys
Email:
[FYI request #26315 email]
Tēnā koe Jim Jefferys
Thank you for your email of 4 April 2024 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information:
I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982. Specifically, I
am seeking details of any meetings and communications that any MBIE official has had
with the New Zealand Tiny House Association within a specified time frame.
To assist you in processing this request, I have outlined the specific information sought
below:
Dates of any meetings between MBIE officials and representatives of the New Zealand
Tiny House Association.
- Copies of minutes or notes taken during these meetings.
- Details of any email communications exchanged between MBIE officials and
representatives of the New Zealand Tiny House Association.
I am particularly interested in understanding the nature of the discussions and any
outcomes or actions resulting from these interactions.
I would appreciate it if the information could cover the period from 1 April 2022 to 31
March 2024.
I am writing to advise you that MBIE will provide a response but needs to extend the time
available to answer your request. MBIE’s response will be sent to you no later than 17 May 2024,
which is an extension of 10 working days. We will respond sooner if we are able to.
The reason for the extension is that consultations with stakeholders necessary to make a
decision on your request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the
original time limit.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further
assistance, please contact
[email address].
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of our decision to
extend the time limit. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Madeline Sherwood King
Manager Ministerial Services
Building, Resources and Markets
