Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Andrew Hosking Wednesday, 11 October 2017 10:14 AM Ministerial Services The George Hotel Expenses Callaghan Innovation This is a request made for official information under the Official Information Act. I have noticed that Callaghan Innovation have spent over $1,500 at "The George Hotel" in the 12 months leading up to 30 June 2016. Furthermore, the bulk of this expenditure was made in a single transaction on December 17th 2015. I would like to request an explanation and GST receipt for the $1,433.04 expense incurred at "The George Hotel" on December 17th, 2015. Please also provide an explanation and GST receipt for expenses incurred at "The George Hotel" on November 18th, 2015 and September 21st, 2015 by Callaghan Innovation. Yours faithfully, Andrew Hosking 1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Colin Milović Tuesday, 10 October 2017 2:18 PM Ministerial Services Callaghan Spending FOI Dear Callaghan Innovation, Having recently come across a list of your organisation's expenses during the twelve months to 30 June 2016, I have noticed that your organisation has spent significant amounts of money at "Marvel Bar and Grill". Please provide an explanation and GST receipt for the following transactions made at Marvel Bar and Grill:          18 November 2015‐$219.13 18 November 2015‐$93.91 17 December 2015‐$108.70 17 December 2015‐$61.74 17 February 2016‐$306.09 20 June 2016‐$1,350.00 20 June 2016‐$93.91 20 June 2016‐$8.70 22 June 2016‐$2,056.09 Regards, Colin Milović 1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Doreen Simpson Friday, 6 October 2017 2:48 PM Ministerial Services Dockside Expenses Dear Callaghan Innovation,  I have recently come across a document detailing your organisation's entertainment expenses. One particular  expense caught my eye as it states that on July 21st 2015, $485.65 and $84.92 was spent at Dockside Restaurant.  This seems an extraordinary amount to spend on dinner and so I would like to make an Official Information Request  for an explanation of this expense and for the GST receipt attached to it.      Yours faithfully,    Doreen Simpson  1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: thelisa71@yahoo.com Friday, 6 October 2017 3:13 PM Ministerial Services Entertainment Expenses Dear Callaghan Innovation, I would like to make an Official Information Act request in regards to expenses incurred by your staff for the purpose of entertainment. In a spreadsheet I have been sent, it states that $160.87 was spent by your staff members at "Munns" in Auckland. The expenditure of government funds on clothing seems inappropriate to me. Hence, I request an explanation of this expense and a tax receipt for the purchase. Sincerely Lisa Keening 1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike Decker Tuesday, 10 October 2017 11:56 AM Ministerial Services FOI Request Dear Callaghan Innovation,    Under the Official Information Act, I would like to make a request for information about the Callaghan Innovation's  entertainment expenses during the 2015/16 fiscal year.    I have discovered that your department has spent large sums of money at Da Vinci's Restaurant on numerous  occasions.    As such, I request an explanation and justification for the following transactions made at Da Vinci's:     $500 ‐ 22 June 2015  $656.96 ‐ 19 August 2015  $68.26 ‐ 21 September 2015  I would also like to request a gst receipt for each of these transactions.    Please respond promptly.    Regards,  Michael Decker  1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Mitchell Yee Monday, 9 October 2017 3:21 PM Ministerial Services Kathmandu Petone Expenses Dear Callaghan Innovation,    I would like to make an official information request regarding your entertainment expenses that have been released.    I request an explanation behind a purchase of $1,685.22 made at Kathmandu Petone on 18 November  2015. Furthermore, I would also like to request a GST receipt corresponding to the purchase.    Regards  Mitchell Yee  1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Moe Taylor Thursday, 12 October 2017 12:52 PM Ministerial Services Entertainment Expenses FOI Callaghan Innovation    I am writing to make an official information request from your organisation.    It appears that Callaghan Innovation has spent significant amounts on client and staff entertainment expenses in the  twelve months leading up to 30 June, 2016. In particular, i have noticed that you have spent over $750 at "The  Conservatory" bar.    I request an explanation and GST/tax receipt for expenses incurred at "The Conservatory" on 19 April, 2016 and 20  June, 2016.    Sincerely,  Moe Taylor  1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Nikki Goldsmith Thursday, 12 October 2017 2:55 PM Ministerial Services Veni Vidi Vici Cafe Expenses Dear Callaghan Innovation, A spreadsheet of your organisation's entertainment expenses has shown me that your staff have spent a large sum of money at "Veni Vidi Vici" cafe in the twelve months to June 30th, 2016. I have seen that $691.30 was spent in a single credit card transaction on the 18th of November, 2015 by your staff. I would like to make an official information request for an explanation and GST receipt for this $691.30 transaction on the 18th of November, 2015. Regards, Nikki Goldsmith 1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Randall Savage Monday, 9 October 2017 4:07 PM Ministerial Services Callaghan Zespri Expenses Dear Callaghan Innovation,    A document showing Callaghan Innovation's entertainment spending has recently come to my attention. This  document shows that Callaghan Innovation staff spent $869.57 at "Zespri" on October 20th, 2015.    I would like to make an Official Information Act request in regards to this expense.  Could you please clarify what was purchased in this transaction with "Zespri" and what the purpose of the  transaction was.  I would also like to request a GST receipt for the transaction.    Sincerely,  Randall Savage  1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Section 9(2)(a) OIA Friday, 6 October 2017 2:24 PM Ministerial Services FW: Official Information request - Expenses Beer and Burger Joint Dear Team    We received the email below and forwarding it for your perusal.    Thank you for your time.      Kind regards  Section 9(2)(a) OIA   Directory Services Assistant  Level 4, 139 Quay Street,  Auckland 1010      Rukuhia te wāhi ngaro,  hei maunga tātai whetū.    0800 4 CALLAGHAN (0800 422 552)  www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz     This electronic transmission and any documents accompanying this electronic transmission contain confidential  information belonging to the sender. This information may be legally privileged. The information is intended only for  the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that  any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on or regarding the contents of this  electronically transmitted information is strictly prohibited      ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐  From: Raquel Ray [mailto:fyi‐request‐6650‐b3ec8366@requests.fyi.org.nz]   Sent: Friday, 6 October 2017 2:09 p.m.  To: Callaghan Innovation Info   Subject: Official Information request ‐ Expenses   Beer and Burger Joint    Dear Callaghan Innovation,  This is a request for official information under the Official Information Act. I have recently come across a request  online that shows Callaghan Innovation staff visited "Beer and Burger Joint" 188 times in the 12 months leading up  to the 30th of June 2016.    I would like an explanation of these "Beer and Burger Joint" expenses and I want to know the location of this  establishment.    Yours faithfully,  Raquel Ray    ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐    This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.  1   Please use this email address for all replies to this request:  fyi‐request‐6650‐b3ec8366@requests.fyi.org.nz    Is info@callaghaninnovation.govt.nz the wrong address for Official Information requests to Callaghan Innovation? If  so, please contact us using this form:  https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?body=callaghan_innovation    Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright  policies:  https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers    If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your  organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.      ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐      2 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Robert Preston Monday, 9 October 2017 2:50 PM Ministerial Services Callaghan Expenses Dear Callaghan Innovation    I am writing to you today to make an Official Information Act request about your entertainment expenses incurred  during the 12 months to June 30th 2016.    Recently, someone has sent me a sheet showing that your organisation has spent large sums of money at the the  cabaret bar Caluzzi in Auckland. On the 21st of September, two transactions were made at the bar for $855.65  whilst a third was made for $3.91. Furthermore, on the 9th of August 2015, a transaction was made for $347.85 at  the same venue.    Hence, I would like to make a request for an explanation of these expenses alongside a GST receipts for each  transaction.    Sincerely  Robert Preston  1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Roxanne Bishop Wednesday, 11 October 2017 10:51 AM Ministerial Services FOI Request Entertainment Expenses Dear Callaghan Innovation,    I would like to make an information request from your organisation.  This is done based upon a list of your organisation's entertainment expenses that shows lavish spending taking place  at "No. 7 Balmac" restaurant.    I request an explanation and tax receipt for the $1,133.74 credit card transaction made by Callaghan Innovation at  "No. 7 Balmac" on 18th November, 2015.    Sincerely,  Roxanne Bishop  1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: Samuel Peters Thursday, 12 October 2017 12:10 PM Ministerial Services Callaghan Innovation Expenses Freedom of Information Request Dear Callaghan Innovation,    I am writing to make an official information request under the Official Information Act.    Based upon a list of your organisation's expenses, it has come to my attention that your organisation has spent  significant amounts on entertainment expenses at "Empire Tavern".  I would like to find out why this expenditure is so high.    Please provide an explanation and GST receipt for the $860.87 expense at "Empire Tavern" on October 20th, 2015.    Yours faithfully,  Samuel Peters  1 Section 9(2)(a) OIA From: Sent: To: Subject: SusanAbbey Wednesday, 11 October 2017 9:49 AM Ministerial Services Callaghan Innovation Information Request Callaghan Innovation,    I am writing to you today to make an official information request.    I have recently become aware that your organisation has been spent extraordinary amounts of funds on  entertainment expenses. Specifically, I have noticed that you spent a significant amount at "Grand Century Chinese"  in Wellington which I feel needs to be explained.    This request is made for a justification of the $816.61 spent at "Grand Century Chinese" by your staff on the 19th of  August 2015.    Regards,  Susan Abbey  1