Official Information Request - Sister City Agreement

Sent: Tuesday, 28 April 2020 11:23 am

Subject: Official Information request - Sister City Agreement with Wuxian, China, and Protocol Agreements with Ngati Whakaue/Pukeroa Oruawhata

I refer to your emails of 9 April 2020 requesting copies of the Sister City Agreement with Wuxian China, and any protocol agreements with Ngati Whakaue or Pukeroa Oruawhata.

Please find attached:

• Agreement of Sister City Relationship between the City of Rotorua and Wuxian, the People's Republic of China
• Ngati Whakaue Gifted Reserves Protocol Agreement between Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust (on behalf of Ngati Whakaue) and Rotorua District Council Information regarding the Gifted Reserves Protocol Committee is available on the Council website at this link: https://www.rotorualakescouncil.nz/our-council/about-council/Kaupapamaori/Pages/Gifted-Reserves.aspx

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Regards