Matakana Fire - Operational Review

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From: Alan Thompson

On Dec 13th 2020 a fire broke out in a forestry block on Matakana Island. This fire took over a week to control and extinguish burning over 40ha. In May 2021 I requested a copy of the Operational Review that FENZ undertook with respect to this fire. In early June you advised that it report was "still in its early stages ".

I further requested this report on the 3rd of September and in your response (24th Sept) you advised that “For a number of reasons including the impact of COVID-19, the Operational Review is not yet complete” and that “It is anticipated that this may take at least another month:”

It is now 12 months since this fire and some 8 months since you commenced the preparation of a review. I expect it would be reasonable to assume this report is now completed since it is now two and a half months since you advised that it be “at least another month”.

Under the provisions of the Official Information Act I request a copy of the Operational Review of the Matakana fie that occurred on 13 Dec 2020 and which you advised would be completed (at least) by November 2021.

Thank you.

Alan Thompson
Lower Hutt

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Kia ora Alan

 

Attached is a response to your request for information.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Information Requests Team

National Headquarters, Level 12, 80 The Terrace

PO Box 2133, Wellington 6140

 

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