Information Requested:

We are writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982 regarding the grazing 
licence Expression of Interest (EOI) process for Belmont Regional Park.
Given the significance of this decision, we expect that the process was supported by appropriate 
expertise, fair evaluation, and clear documentation.
Please provide the following:
Process and Applications
1. The number of initial applications received for the Expression of Interest for the grazing 
licence for Belmont Regional Park.
2. The number of applicants shortlisted and the number interviewed.
3. The criteria used to determine which applicants were shortlisted and selected for interview.
Decision-Makers and Governance
4. The names and roles of Greater Wellington Regional Council officers involved in assessing 
applications and determining the shortlist.
5. Any conflict-of-interest declarations relating to those involved in the process.
Assessment and Supporting Information
6. Documentation outlining the assessment process, including evaluation criteria, scoring 
systems, and supporting documents used to create the shortlist.
7. Any documentation or correspondence relating to the decision not to interview certain 
applicants.
8. The rationale for excluding applicants from the interview.
External Expertise
9. Whether BakerAg (Baker & Associates Ltd) or any other farm advisor was engaged as part of 
the EOI process.
If so:
• The date(s) of engagement.
• The scope of their involvement (e.g. advisory, evaluation, review).
• Any reports, assessments, or communications produced.
10. Details of any other external farm consultants or advisors engaged, including their scope of 
work.
11. Any procurement or contracting documentation relating to the engagement of external 
consultants for this process.
Oversight and Review
12. Any internal reviews, audits, or discussions regarding the robustness or adequacy of the EOI 
process.
13. Any communications or documentation generated after concerns or questions were raised 
about the process, including any subsequent engagement of external expertise.
If no external farm expertise was engaged as part of the assessment process, please explicitly 
confirm this.
If any part of this request is refused, please provide the reason under the Official Information Act 
1982.