3589 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Written Question

Published date: 23 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	3589 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	17 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_03589_2026
Document guid:	575c1371-82d2-46ff-9a56-822ba34bbd86

3589 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage: 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 Paul Goldsmith: 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