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Police action at Ihumātao 5 August 2019

Kris Wehipeihana made this Official Information request to New Zealand Police

The request was partially successful.

From: Kris Wehipeihana

Dear New Zealand Police,

As a New Zealand citizen I'm interested in the following

Correspondence relating to escalation of police presence at Ihumātao on the night of 5/6 August 2019, and;
Correspondence relating to the actions taken by officers and orders given which might include things like surrounding manawhenua, blocking mobile signals, covering badges

Yours faithfully,
K Wehipeihana

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From: FOUNTAIN, Nicholas
New Zealand Police

Hello

 

I am currently working outside of New Zealand Police, please direct any
inquiries to [email address] in my absence.

 

Kind regards,

 

Nick Fountian

Ministerial Services Advisor

 

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Attachment K Wehipeihana.pdf
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Dear K Wehipeihana,
 
Please see attached letter in response to request 05/08/2019.
 
Regards,
 
Lauren MacMenigall
Counties Manukau Records.

 

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