Dear Sir/Madam,

I trust this letter finds you well. I am writing to you under the Official Information Act 1982 to seek information regarding the New Zealand Police's policies and procedures concerning the consideration of Freemasons New Zealand membership in the firearms licensing process.

Specifically, I am interested in the following details:

1. Does the New Zealand Police review membership of Freemasons New Zealand as part of the firearms licensing process?

2. If Freemasons New Zealand membership is considered in the licensing process, what impact does such membership make in the assessment of an individual's eligibility for a firearms license?

I am a resident of New Zealand and believe that understanding the criteria applied in the firearms licensing process is essential for public awareness. I appreciate the sensitive nature of certain details and respect the need for discretion in this matter.

If possible, I request that you provide the requested information within the statutory timeframe of 20 working days, as stipulated by the Official Information Act. Should it be impossible to fulfill this request within the specified timeframe, I kindly ask for an explanation and an estimated date of when the information will be made available.

I would prefer to receive the information electronically, sent to the email address provided above.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I anticipate your prompt response to this Official Information Request.

Yours faithfully,

Amy T.