By email 
Shed 39, 2 Fryatt Quay 
Pipitea, Wellington 6011 
PO Box 11646 
24 September 2019 
Manners Street 
Wellington 6142 
T  04 384 5708 
File Ref:  OIAP-7-12793 
F  04 385 6960 
www.gw.govt.nz 
Hugh Davenport 
[FYI request #10836 email] 
Dear Mr Davenport 
Request for information 2019-304 
I refer to your request for information dated 27 August 2019, originally received by Greater 
Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) on 27 August 2019. Your request is for the following 
information: 
“I'm a bit surprised about this extension. Would it be possible to get a bit of background why 
it is expected to take so long? 
 
My concern is that the footage to view is only an hour long, and when requested similar 
information (minus the screenshots), Greg Pollock was able to view the footage (a larger 
amount than requested here) in the space of 2 weeks. Now it seems that the council is unable 
to view an hours worth of footage in over 2 months. I find it extremely unusual as Greg 
Pollock found nothing of concern when he previously viewed the footage, so it should be 
quite straightforward to view and collate the response this time, or is the council actively 
trying to hide something? 
 
Can I please make another request to the council: 
- Time spent on consulting for this request since 29 July 2019 
- Who was consulted, and when, and what about 
- The expected time needed for consulting for this request since 26 August to 10 October 
2019 
- Who is planned to be consulted, and when during that period, and what are they planned to 
be consulted about 
- The expected time needed for consultation for each of the questions asked…” 
GWRC’s response follows: 
We are refusing this request for information in accordance with section 17(h) of the Local 
Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (the Act) for the reason that we consider 
this request to be frivolous or vexatious or that the information requested is trivial. 
RESPONSE TO HUGH DAVENPORT OIA 2019-304 REFUSAL 

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As you will be aware, since this request was made, we have provided you with a response to your 
request for information.  In addition, we have been in further correspondence with you by email to 
arrange a time for you to review the footage yourself at our GWRC offices.  
If you have any concerns with the decision(s) referred to in this letter, you have the right to request 
an investigation and review by the Ombudsman under section 27(3) of the Act.  
 
Yours sincerely 
 
Greg Pollock  
General Manager, Public Transport  
 
 
RESPONSE TO HUGH DAVENPORT OIA 2019-304 REFUSAL 
 
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