3691 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 24 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	3691 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	19 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_03691_2026
Document guid:	18f39bd6-28b8-4700-bde8-a0a67b5d77a0

3691 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs: 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 Brooke van Velden: I refer you to publicly available guidance on the website of the Ombudsman and Ministry of Justice, regarding the circumstances in which it is appropriate to fix a charge under the Act to manage substantial collation and research: - www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima - www.justice.govt.nz/about/official-information-act-requests/charging-guidelines-for-oia-requests/