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Official Information Act request

Request official information from a department, minister or agency under the OIA 1982.

Describe the information you want as specifically as possible.
You don’t have to give a reason for your request.
The agency must respond as soon as reasonably practicable, and within 20 working days.
Charges may apply for large requests — you can ask for an estimate first.
Send it to the agency that actually holds the information.

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13 September 2026

To whom it may concern,

Re: Request under the Official Information Act 1982

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information:

[List the information you are requesting, as specifically as you can — e.g. documents, emails, data, dates or decisions.]

If any part of this request is refused, please cite the specific section of the Act relied on. If you intend to charge for this request, please provide an estimate before proceeding.

Please provide the information in electronic form where possible.

Yours faithfully,
[Your name]

How to send it

Send this to the agency that holds the information (find their contact on their website). They must reply within 20 working days. OIA guidance (Ombudsman)

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