Hi Cody C

We refer to your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request in which you have asked "how do members of the public access Transpower's lightening strike data (without having to wait for MetService to - infrequently - post it)?

We are processing this request and will revert to you as soon as practicable with our response, and in any event within the stipulated 20 working days under the OIA.

Regards
The Official Information Act Team

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From: Cody C <[FOI #22967 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 1 June 2023 9:24 am
To: Team Online <[Transpower New Zealand Limited request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - New Zealand Lightning Detection Network (NZLDN) data

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Dear Transpower New Zealand Limited,

I understand that MetService operates the New Zealand Lightning Detection Network (NZLDN) and that the network is owned by Transpower with Transpower also retaining the rights to said data.

MetService occasionally posts imagery (source: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=6285...) to the public of said data.

How do members of the public access Transpowers lightning strike data (without having to wait for MetService to - infrequently - post it)?

Yours faithfully,

Cody C

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Hi Cody C

You asked us "how do members of the public access Transpower's lightning strike data (without having to wait for MetService to - infrequently - post it)?". You asked this question in the context of your understanding that MetService operates the New Zealand Lightning Detection Network (NZLDN) and that the network is owned by Transpower with Transpower also retaining the rights to said data. You noted that MetService occasionally posts imagery to the public of said data. We are treating your request for information as a request under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA).

Whilst the raw lightning data is collected via assets we own, that raw data is sent directly to MetService who processes the data into a usable form for us and others to use for a commercial fee. This is carried out under a contract we have with MetService, which also provides MetService with the exclusive right to market the data and make it available to third parties. Accordingly, we are unable to provide you with access to the lightning data, to do so would be likely to unreasonably prejudice the commercial position of MetService. As such, we are withholding the lightning data in accordance with section 9(1)(b)(ii) of the OIA.

Kind regards
Transpower's OIA Team

-----Original Message-----
From: Cody C <[FOI #22967 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 1 June 2023 9:24 am
To: Team Online <[Transpower New Zealand Limited request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - New Zealand Lightning Detection Network (NZLDN) data

[You don't often get email from [FOI #22967 email]. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentific... ]

Cyber Security Warning: This sender is from outside of the organisation. Please be cautious when opening the links or attachments.

Dear Transpower New Zealand Limited,

I understand that MetService operates the New Zealand Lightning Detection Network (NZLDN) and that the network is owned by Transpower with Transpower also retaining the rights to said data.

MetService occasionally posts imagery (source: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=6285...) to the public of said data.

How do members of the public access Transpowers lightning strike data (without having to wait for MetService to - infrequently - post it)?

Yours faithfully,

Cody C

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
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If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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