14222 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

14222 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations: What specific directions, guidance, policies, instructions, or procedural changes, if any, has the Minister issued, imposed, or approved for any agencies under their responsibility regarding the handling, processing, or response to Official Information Act requests since 27 November 2023?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I do not maintain an exhaustive list of any specific directions, guidance, policies, instructions, or procedural changes I have made in regard to the handling, processing, or response to every request made under the Official Information Act 1982 over the previous 16 months. My office and responsible agencies are guided by legislation and advice provided by the Ombudsman.