3846 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for the Public Service

Written Question

Published date: 23 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	3846 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister for the Public Service
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	18 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_03846_2026
Document guid:	1d39be01-6bd9-427a-9585-d139cf94bcba

3846 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for the Public Service: 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 Judith Collins: I refer the member to the Ombudsman’s guidance on charging for official information under the Official Information Act 1982 available at the following link: https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima