IR-01-22-11063
May 2022
Oscar
[FYI request #19159 email]
Dear Oscar
Request for information
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request dated 18 April 2022,
requesting information on the Police vehicle that drove into a barrier pole in Transmission
Gul y on 16 April 2022. You requested:
1. Ful name and badge number of the police officer driving the vehicle.
2. Total estimated cost due to the crash - include a breakdown of costs.
3. Police incident form, investigation and any other internal documents relating
to the crash.
4. Whether the officer is receiving disciplinary misconduct and/or re-training,
including any documentation related to either.
Reference article - Reference article -
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300567450/another-cop-cropper-on-transmission-
gully-as-patrol-car-gets-stuck-on-bol ard
Police refuses your request under the following grounds of the OIA:
Section 9(2)(a), to protect the privacy of natural persons
Section 9(2)(g)(i ), maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the
protection of such Ministers, members of organisations,
An internal investigation is currently underway to assess the circumstances around the
crash and what level of intervention is required. As this matter is still under review, Police
considers the interests requiring protection by withholding the information is not
outweighed by any public interest in release of the information at this time.
However, to assist you we have requested comment from our Road Policing Team and
can advise the fol owing:
In the Wellington District al crashes involving Police vehicles are reviewed by a
Crash Committee made up of senior police officers.
The review is to assess the circumstances around the crash and whether there is
any culpability by the driver, and what level any intervention is required.
If you have any questions, you may contact [email address].
Information Request Team
Central Region
Telephone: 105. . www.police.govt.nz
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review my decision if you are not satisfied
with Police’s response to your request.
Yours sincerely
Information Request Team
Central Region
