3580 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Written Question

Published date: 02 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	3580 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	24 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_03580_2026
Document guid:	4d3b491f-3aa3-466d-9ee0-943e3fd3a41c

3580 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery: 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?

Hon Mark Mitchell: 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