Ombudsman Escalation – MPI / NZBB OIA Transfer Misuse

Ombudsman Escalation – MPI / NZBB OIA Transfer Misuse

From: Steve Chairman– In LandsAirWater Counsel – Private Trust (PTNDA)
1. Purpose of This Complaint
This notice is issued to record a formal complaint regarding the > Ministry for Primary Industries’ decision, dated 1 December 2025, to > transfer OIA25-0814 and OIA25-0815 to New Zealand Bee Health & > Biosecurity (NZBB). The transfer is improper, incomplete, and appears > to be used as an administrative mechanism to avoid MPI accountability.
2. Summary of Transfer Issues

MPI notified us on 1 December 2025 that they had transferred both OIA > requests to NZBB. However:

– The request includes information clearly held by MPI.

– MPI has performed a blanket transfer.

– No attempt was made to identify which parts MPI should still process.

– No confirmation of statutory time frames.

– The transfer appears to function as a delay.

– Harm has already occurred.

– The Trust is entitled to full disclosure.
3. Specific OIA Breaches for Review
Improper blanket transfer (s14 OIA)
Failure to meet the duty of candour
Lack of time frame compliance
Administrative fragmentation causing prejudice

4. Trust Jurisdiction, PTNDA, and UNDRIP
All communications and disclosures must follow PTNDA requirements. MPI > and NZBB have breached fiduciary obligations and transparency > requirements.
5. What We Request the Ombudsman to Determine
– That the transfer is non‑compliant.
– That MPI must process its portion.
– That statutory time frames remain from 18 Nov 2025.
– That NZBB only processes its own portion.
– That further delay constitutes administrative harm.
6. Contact Details
:Steve Chairman
In LandsAirWater Counsel – Private Trust (PTNDA)
[email protected]
[email protected]
PO Box 265, Queenstown
7. Fee Schedule
$25,000 per administrative breach or delay.
8. Conclusion
We request Ombudsman oversight.
Signed,
For:Steve Chairman
In LandsAirWater Counsel – Private Trust (PTNDA)
On 1/12/2025 3:36 pm, Official Information Act wrote:

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