Official Information Act 1982 s 13
Reasonable assistance must be given to the person making a request. This may involve telephoning or writing to the requestor to clarify what information is being sought.
Effective 26/07/1999
Related Topics
A8 Official Information Act 1982
A8.1 Objectives of the Official Information Act 1982
A8.5 The principle of availability
A8.10 Who may make a request under the Official Information Act
A8.20 Conditions for releasing information
A8.25 Transferring requests
A8.30 Time limits
A8.35 Which Branch responds to the request?
A8.40 Form in which the information may be released
A8.45 Guidelines for withholding information
A8.50 Release of information originating from the New Zealand Police
A8.55 Reasons for refusal to be given and right of complaint to the Ombudsmen
A8.60 Right to request correction of information
A8.65 Requests for information by other Government departments
A8.68 Disclosure of Information overseas under...
A8.70 Requests from Members of Parliament
A8.75 Consulting the Minister regarding policy information
A8.80 Charges for providing Official Information
