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New OIA Requests - Consolidated

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NEW OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS

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Created: December 2024

Purpose: Additional requests to fill evidence gaps in the case

These requests target:

  • Fishing quota transfer records
  • Professional services disciplinary records
  • Identity verification records
  • Treaty settlement governance
  • Complex fraud investigations
  • Property transfer records
  • Tax compliance investigations
  • Gaming trust compliance
  • Court records

VERIFIED EMAIL ADDRESSES:

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Fisheries NZ (MPI): [email protected]

Law Society: [email protected]

Companies Office: [email protected]

Maori Land Court: [email protected]

FMA: [email protected]

IRD: [email protected]

DIA (Gaming): [email protected]

Health NZ (Hawke's Bay): [email protected]

Court of Appeal/Justice: [email protected]

Official Assignee: [email protected]

Te Arawhiti: [email protected]

BDM/DIA: [email protected]

Crown Law: [email protected]

Charities: [email protected]

Police: [email protected]

SFO: [email protected]

LINZ: [email protected]

Ombudsman: [email protected]

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REQUEST: OIA_BDM_IDENTITY_VERIFICATION.txt

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To: [email protected]

Subject: Official Information Act Request - Identity Verification and Registration Records

Dear Sir/Madam,

PURSUANT TO THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT 1982

I request the following information relating to birth registrations and identity verification:

  • JENS RYDER JENSSEN
Any birth registration records for a person named "Jens Ryder Jenssen" born in New Zealand. If no such registration exists, please confirm this in writing.
  • RYDR JENSSEN VARIATIONS
Any birth registration records for persons with names matching "Rydr Jenssen," "Ryder Jenssen," or similar variations, born in New Zealand between 1920 and 1970.
  • JENS JENSSEN
Birth registration records for persons named "Jens Jenssen" born in New Zealand, to establish how many individuals with this name exist on the register.
  • IDENTITY FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS
Any investigations conducted by the Department of Internal Affairs into identity fraud involving the creation of false identities for the purpose of holding company shares, property, or fishing quota.
  • NAME CHANGE RECORDS
Any deed poll or name change records for individuals changing their name to or from "Jens Ryder Jenssen," "Rydr Jenssen," or similar variations.
  • IDENTITY VERIFICATION FAILURES
Any records of identity verification failures or concerns raised by other government agencies (Companies Office, Fisheries NZ, IRD) regarding individuals named Jenssen.

TIME PERIOD: 1 January 1920 to present

This information is required to establish whether "Jens Ryder Jenssen" is a real person or a fabricated identity used to hold assets that should belong to the legitimate Jenssen family.

Yours faithfully,

[Name]

[Contact Details]

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REQUEST: OIA_CHARITIES_GOVERNANCE_CONCERNS.txt

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To: [email protected]

Subject: Official Information Act Request - Charity Governance Concerns and Investigations (Hawke's Bay)

Dear Sir/Madam,

PURSUANT TO THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT 1982

I request the following information relating to charity governance and compliance in the Hawke's Bay region:

  • PROVINCIAL ANAESTHETIC MORTALITY TRUST (CC24243)
All compliance reviews, audits, investigations, and concerns raised regarding PAMT, including governance issues, financial management, and charitable purpose compliance. All compliance reviews, audits, investigations, and concerns raised regarding Infinity Foundation, including gaming proceeds distribution and governance.
  • COMMON GOVERNANCE PATTERNS
Any analysis or concerns raised about charities in the Hawke's Bay region sharing common trustees, directors, or professional advisers, particularly where this creates potential conflicts of interest. A list of all registered charities where Langley Twigg or its partners (Judith Langley, Peter Twigg, Kerry Twigg) serve as trustees, directors, or professional advisers.
  • OLDERSHAW ADMINISTERED CHARITIES
A list of all registered charities where Oldershaw & Co / Gardiner Reaney or its partners (David Oldershaw, Murray Oldershaw) serve as trustees, directors, or professional advisers.
  • DEREGISTRATION ACTIONS
Records of any charities in the Hawke's Bay region that have been deregistered or had their registration revoked due to governance failures, non-compliance, or failure to operate for charitable purposes.
  • RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Any concerns raised about related party transactions between charities and their trustees, directors, or professional advisers in the Hawke's Bay region.

TIME PERIOD: 1 January 2008 to present

Please provide this information within the statutory 20 working day period.

Yours faithfully,

[Name]

[Contact Details]

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REQUEST: OIA_COMPANIES_OFFICE_DIRECTOR_DISQUALIFICATIONS.txt

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To: [email protected]

Subject: Official Information Act Request - Director Disqualification and Prohibition Records

Dear Sir/Madam,

PURSUANT TO THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT 1982

I request the following information relating to director disqualifications, prohibitions, and enforcement actions:

All records relating to director disqualification or prohibition orders against Gerald McKay following his 2016 conviction for trust fund theft. This includes the duration of any disqualification, companies affected, and any applications for leave to act as director.
  • RICHARD HILL
All records relating to director disqualification or prohibition orders against Richard Hill following his removal from the roll of barristers and solicitors. This includes any enforcement actions taken regarding his continued involvement in company directorships.
  • LAWRENCE WILLIAM WILLIS
Any complaints, investigations, or enforcement actions relating to Lawrence William Willis regarding conflicts of interest, particularly his shareholding in Sea Ventures Limited while acting as lawyer for the winding up of Deep Sea Fisheries Limited.
  • NAPIER INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES NETWORK
Records of any investigations or enforcement actions relating to the Napier Independent Trustees (NIT) network of companies, including NIT McKay No. 1 through No. 52 and related entities. This includes any concerns about shell company structures or nominee arrangements.
  • PHOENIX COMPANY PATTERNS
Records of any investigations into phoenix company activity involving the transfer of assets from failed companies to new entities with similar names, directors, or shareholders in the Hawke's Bay region between 1985 and present. All records relating to the collapse of Aquiline Holdings Limited, including any investigations into director conduct, related party transactions, or investor complaints.

TIME PERIOD: 1 January 1985 to present

Please provide this information within the statutory 20 working day period.

Yours faithfully,

[Name]

[Contact Details]

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REQUEST: OIA_COURT_OF_APPEAL_JENSSEN_JUDGMENT.txt

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To: [email protected]

Subject: Official Information Act Request - Unreported Court of Appeal Judgment (Jenssen v Director-General CA 313/91)

Dear Sir/Madam,

PURSUANT TO THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT 1982

I request the following information relating to the Court of Appeal case Jenssen v. Director-General of Agriculture and Fisheries (CA 313/91):

  • FULL JUDGMENT
A complete copy of the judgment in Jenssen v. Director-General (CA 313/91), including any schedules, appendices, or annexures. This case is listed as "unreported" but should be held in court records.
  • CASE FILE
The complete case file for CA 313/91, including all pleadings, submissions, affidavits, and evidence filed by the parties.
  • PARTIES AND REPRESENTATION
Full details of the parties to the proceedings, including the full legal names of all plaintiffs and defendants, and the names of legal counsel who appeared.
  • ORDERS MADE
A certified copy of all orders made by the Court of Appeal in this matter, including any orders relating to fishing quota allocation or transfer.
  • IMPLEMENTATION RECORDS
Any correspondence or records relating to the implementation of the Court of Appeal's decision, including communications with the Ministry of Fisheries or other government agencies.
  • RELATED PROCEEDINGS
Records of any related proceedings in the High Court or other courts involving the same parties or subject matter.
  • REASONS FOR NON-PUBLICATION
Any records explaining why this judgment was not published or reported in the standard law reports.

TIME PERIOD: 1990 to 1995

This information is required for ongoing legal proceedings. The case concerns significant public interest matters relating to fishing quota allocation under the Quota Management System.

Yours faithfully,

[Name]

[Contact Details]

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REQUEST: OIA_CROWN_LAW_CONFLICTS.txt

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To: [email protected]

Subject: Official Information Act Request - Conflict of Interest Records and Legal Advice (Jenssen/Fisheries Matters)

Dear Sir/Madam,

PURSUANT TO THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT 1982

I request the following information relating to Crown Law involvement in fisheries litigation and conflict of interest matters:

  • JENSSEN v DIRECTOR-GENERAL (CA 313/91)
All records of Crown Law involvement in defending Jenssen v. Director-General of Agriculture and Fisheries (CA 313/91), including legal advice provided, counsel briefed, and any concerns raised about the conduct of the litigation.
  • CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROTOCOLS
Records of conflict of interest protocols applied when Crown Law or government agencies engage private law firms that also act for parties with interests adverse to the Crown or to beneficiaries of Crown-administered schemes.
  • BELL GULLY ENGAGEMENT
Records of any engagement of Bell Gully by Crown Law or government agencies in matters relating to fisheries, Maori land, or Treaty settlements, and any conflict checks conducted.
  • WILLIS TOOMEY ROBINSON
Records of any engagement of Willis Toomey Robinson by Crown Law or government agencies, and any concerns raised about conflicts of interest.
  • QMS IMPLEMENTATION LITIGATION
Records of all litigation relating to the implementation of the Quota Management System (QMS) in which Crown Law was involved, including case outcomes and any concerns about the conduct of parties.
  • MAORI LAND COURT APPEALS
Records of Crown Law involvement in appeals from the Maori Land Court, particularly those involving allegations of historical fraud or misfeasance by court officials.
  • PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT REFERRALS
Records of any referrals made by Crown Law to the Law Society or other regulatory bodies regarding professional misconduct by lawyers involved in Crown litigation.

TIME PERIOD: 1 January 1985 to present

Please provide this information within the statutory 20 working day period.

Yours faithfully,

[Name]

[Contact Details]

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REQUEST: OIA_DIA_GAMING_TRUST_COMPLIANCE.txt

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To: [email protected]

Subject: Official Information Act Request - Gaming Trust Compliance and Enforcement Records (Hawke's Bay)

Dear Sir/Madam,

PURSUANT TO THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT 1982

I request the following information relating to gaming trust regulation and compliance in the Hawke's Bay region:

  • INFINITY FOUNDATION
All compliance reviews, audits, investigations, and enforcement actions relating to Infinity Foundation (Charity Registration CC23625). This includes concerns about grant distribution, governance, related party transactions, or compliance with the Gambling Act 2003.
  • PUB CHARITY LIMITED
All compliance reviews, audits, investigations, and enforcement actions relating to Pub Charity Limited and associated gaming trusts operating in Hawke's Bay. This includes any concerns about the distribution of gaming proceeds.
  • ENDEAVOUR COMMUNITY TRUST
All compliance reviews, audits, and investigations relating to Endeavour Community Trust and its gaming operations.
  • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONNECTIONS
Any records identifying concerns about the involvement of professional services firms (lawyers, accountants) in the governance or administration of gaming trusts, particularly where the same firms appear across multiple trusts.
  • GRANT DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS
Analysis or reports on grant distribution patterns by Hawke's Bay gaming trusts, including any concerns about grants to related parties or entities connected to trust administrators.
  • NAPIER INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES
Any records relating to the involvement of Napier Independent Trustees (NIT) companies or their directors in gaming trust governance or administration.
  • GAMING MACHINE PROCEEDS
Records of total gaming machine proceeds generated in the Hawke's Bay region and the distribution of those proceeds to community purposes, broken down by trust, for the period 2010-present.

TIME PERIOD: 1 January 2005 to present

Please provide this information within the statutory 20 working day period.

Yours faithfully,

[Name]

[Contact Details]

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REQUEST: OIA_FISHERIES_NZ_QUOTA_TRANSFERS.txt

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To: [email protected]

Subject: Official Information Act Request - Fishing Quota Transfer Records (Jenssen/Deep Sea Fisheries)

Dear Sir/Madam,

PURSUANT TO THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT 1982

I request the following information relating to fishing quota transfers and allocations connected to the Jenssen family and Deep Sea Fisheries Limited:

  • QUOTA ALLOCATION RECORDS (1986-1995)
  • All records of Individual Transferable Quota (ITQ) allocated to Deep Sea Fisheries Limited (Company No. 64088) upon QMS introduction in 1986
  • Records of any quota allocated to Jens Jenssen, Jens Ryder Jenssen, or any Jenssen-named entity
  • Documentation of the basis for initial quota allocations to these parties
  • Any appeals or disputes regarding initial quota allocations
  • QUOTA TRANSFER RECORDS (1986-PRESENT)
  • All records of quota transfers FROM Deep Sea Fisheries Limited
  • All records of quota transfers TO Sea Ventures Limited (Company No. 647774)
  • All records of quota transfers involving any Jenssen-named entity
  • Transfer prices, dates, and parties involved in each transaction
  • COURT CASE IMPLEMENTATION (CA 313/91)
  • Records of how the Court of Appeal decision in Jenssen v. Director-General (CA 313/91) was implemented
  • Documentation of quota allocation or transfer resulting from this court decision
  • Correspondence between Ministry and legal representatives regarding implementation
  • Any internal memoranda discussing this case
  • CURRENT QUOTA HOLDINGS
  • Current quota holdings registered to any Jenssen-named entity
  • Current quota holdings registered to Sea Ventures Limited
  • Current quota holdings registered to Anaura Fishing Limited
  • Current quota holdings registered to Brenda Kay Fishing Limited
  • IDENTITY VERIFICATION
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