This has happened during the OOXML meeting of the Technical Committee it seems, and we are looking for people in New Zealand to investigate this. Maybe starting to know who was at the meeting would be a good start. And ask them what has been said.
Rumors of Microsoft blackmail in New Zealand?
Summary:
Some rumors are saying that Microsoft's representative has blackmailed the
Government and the Standardisation body in New Zealand with something like "If
you don't say Yes to OOXML, we will revise our license terms with the
Government for all Microsoft products you use. There will be sanctions". We are
looking for some people from New Zealand to investigate this.