Hi Kelerei,
The link may not work as expected. You may go to this page (https://www.dia.govt.nz/Official-Information-Act-Requests-2) and have a look...
I know and understand that each application is unique and would have its own requirement. But main point of asking such a question on forum like this...
As of 1 May 2024, all applications submitted in February 2023 or earlier were either completed (being approved, declined, or withdrawn) or undergoing...
We don't know of any set order they have to follow when going through the checking procedures, so I couldn't say that this approach to your identity...