Kia ora [User 7569 name removed] <[FOI #18998 email]>;
Received: Tue Mar 29 2022 13:18:15 GMT+1300 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
To: [email address] <at[Auckland Transport request email]>;
LGOIMA <at[Auckland Transport request email]>;
Subject: Official Information request - AT Arrogance

Dear Auckland Transport,

I made a request to gather information about a camera being installed on
Sandringham Road.

[1]https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://fyi....

In response, you provided generic documentation relating to whole of
Auckland strategy for enforcement of driving in Bus Lanes. I explained to
you that the Sandringham Road location did not fit this strategy as it is
used for general parking outside of it's active hours and does not
obstruct any turning lanes, so nobody drives in the bus lane. I asked for
follow up information specific to the decision to insert a camera here.

While I am still waiting for an answer to that request, I read in the
Herald today that you were planning to remove this general parking without
any consultation..  an indication of extreme arrogance and total lack of
democracy, as described by Mayor Phil Goff (and me). Therefore, the actual
purpose of the camera was to prepare for removal of parking and
commencement of enforcement from that street which you did not intend to
even tell anybody about, much less enter consultation with affected
businesses and communities.

[2]https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www....

I now request all documentation including meeting minutes where this
change of strategy is discussed by Auckland Transport. It will need to
include documentation of discussion around, and decision on, not informing
or consulting with public, as this is clearly a matter of extreme public
interest.

Yours faithfully,

[User 7569 name removed]

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Kia ora [User 7569 name removed]
 
RE: Official information request for case CAS-533061-Q7N2F3
 
I refer to your official information request dated 29 March 2022 regarding
documentation pertaining to a change of strategy.

Your request for “documentation containing discussion around, and decision
on, not informing or consulting with public [about an alleged change of
strategy/purpose of the cameras]” is declined under Section 17(e) of the
Local Government Official Information and Meeting Act 1987 (LGOIMA) as the
information does not exist.
 
I have attached the response from John Strawbridge - Group Manager;
Parking Services and Compliance

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of
this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
[1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
 
 

Nga mihi,

Helena | LGOIMA Business Partner 
Auckland Transport
20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
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