Dear New Zealand Defence Force,

Kia Ora

Background to Request
To understand the effectiveness and actual level of reporting of Senior Denominational Chaplains (SDC) (Renamed Senior Representative Chaplains (SRC)) to their denominational authorities under both DFO65 and DFI 18.6

Please release the following information:
1. From 1 Jan 2018 to 1 Jan 2023, who were and are the SDCs? What are their contact details?
2. Who was the person, official or appointment in their Faith Body that the SDCs reported to and what are their contact details?
3. Ref: (sections 22-24) I would like to know the pattern and scope of SDC reporting to their Faith Bodies.
4. I would like a copy of the SDCs reporting to their Faith Body over the period of 1 Jan 2018 to 1 Jan 2023.

Please also explain any relevant caveats that should be kept in mind when analysing this information.

Please provide this information in an accessible, searchable format.

If any part of my request is unclear, please don't hesitate to contact me.

If any of the information that I have requested is unavailable or would be difficult to retrieve, but similar information might be readily available, I would be happy to discuss altering or refining my request.

As a New Zealand citizen, I am eligible to make requests under the OIA.

Ngā mihi