Kia Ora,

Thank you for your email.

We are handling your request under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA). We have forwarded it to the appropriate Christchurch City Council staff, and we will provide a response or update within 20 working days of the date we received your request. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact me. If any additional factors come to light which are relevant to your request, please do not hesitate to contact me so that these can be taken into account.

Kind regards,

Sean Rainey
Manager Official Information

-----Original Message-----
From: Charlie Hatchett <[FOI #25393 email]>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2024 8:25 PM
To: Official Information <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Request for Tsunami siren location map

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Dear Christchurch City Council,

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Official Information Act Request - Tsunami Siren Locations

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request information under the Official Information Act 1982 regarding the locations of all tsunami sirens within the governing area of the Christchurch City Council.

I am seeking detailed information, including but not limited to:

A comprehensive list of all locations where tsunami sirens are currently installed within the Christchurch City Council's jurisdiction.

The technical specifications and capabilities of each tsunami siren, including make, model, and any relevant contact details for maintenance or emergencies.

Any recent maintenance records or reports related to the tsunami sirens within the specified area and if there are any new planned locations for new installations

A map or set of maps indicating the precise locations of each tsunami siren within the Christchurch City Council's governing area.

I understand that some of this information may be sensitive, and I assure you that I will use it for the sole purpose of increasing public awareness and ensuring the safety of the community in the event of a tsunami. I am particularly interested in obtaining this information to facilitate community preparedness and to assist in the dissemination of accurate information during emergencies.

Please provide the requested information within the statutory time frame of 20 working days, as stipulated by the Official Information Act 1982. If any part of this request is unclear or if you require clarification on any aspect of this application, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address].

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to receiving the requested information.

Yours sincerely,
Charlie Hatchett

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Dear Charlie,

I refer to your question below.

Staff from our Civil Defence and Emergency Management Team would like to
discuss this request with you as they want to ensure you receive the most
relevant information and as drafted there could be considerable amounts of
irrelevant information in the request.

Are you able to send me a copy of your email address I can forward to
staff?

Kind regards,

Sean

 

 

Sean Rainey
Manager Official Information and Privacy Officer
Official Information Team

Office of the Mayor and Chief Executive

 

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Charlie Hatchett <[2][FOI #25393 email]>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2024 8:25 PM
To: Official Information <[3][email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Request for Tsunami siren location
map

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Dear Christchurch City Council,

Dear Sir/Madam,

Re: Official Information Act Request - Tsunami Siren Locations

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request information
under the Official Information Act 1982 regarding the locations of all
tsunami sirens within the governing area of the Christchurch City Council.

I am seeking detailed information, including but not limited to:

A comprehensive list of all locations where tsunami sirens are currently
installed within the Christchurch City Council's jurisdiction.

The technical specifications and capabilities of each tsunami siren,
including make, model, and any relevant contact details for maintenance or
emergencies.

Any recent maintenance records or reports related to the tsunami sirens
within the specified area and if there are any new planned locations for
new installations.

A map or set of maps indicating the precise locations of each tsunami
siren within the Christchurch City Council's governing area.

I understand that some of this information may be sensitive, and I assure
you that I will use it for the sole purpose of increasing public awareness
and ensuring the safety of the community in the event of a tsunami. I am
particularly interested in obtaining this information to facilitate
community preparedness and to assist in the dissemination of accurate
information during emergencies.

Please provide the requested information within the statutory time frame
of 20 working days, as stipulated by the Official Information Act 1982. If
any part of this request is unclear or if you require clarification on any
aspect of this application, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your
phone number] or [your email address].

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to
receiving the requested information.

Yours sincerely,
Charlie Hatchett

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Dear Charlie,

I refer to your request for Tsunami siren information.

Tsunami siren locations is attached, including a PDF map and address list.

Staff have advised that there is a Council paper regarding the future of the siren network which is due to go to before Council in the coming months. This will be released publicly.

Until this paper has been developed and considered by the Council we do not hold any information on future plans or locations. Therefore we have decided to withhold this information under the following section of the LGOIMA - 17(g) - the information requested is not held by the local authority

In the meantime there is further information on our website - https://ccc.govt.nz/services/civil-defen...

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 http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or freephone 0800 802 602.

Kind regards,

Sean

Sean Rainey
Manager Official Information and Privacy Officer
Official Information Team
Office of the Mayor and Chief Executive

----Original Message-----
From: Charlie Hatchett <[FOI #25393 email]>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2024 4:59 PM
To: Official Information <[email address]>
Subject: Re: [Ticket: 1022858] - Official Information request - Request for Tsunami siren location map

Dear Official Information,
Dear Sir/Madam,

I trust this message finds you well. I am writing to formally request information under the Official Information Act 1982 regarding the locations of tsunami sirens within the jurisdiction of the Christchurch City Council.

I have become aware, through public discussions and an article about the installation of additional tsunami siren units, that the current locations of existing sirens in coastal suburbs are not publicly available. My interest in obtaining this information stems from a genuine concern for community safety and preparedness.

Specifically, I am seeking:

A comprehensive list detailing the current locations of all existing tsunami sirens within the Timaru District Council's jurisdiction, particularly those in coastal suburbs.

Any plans or information related to the installation of additional tsunami siren units, as mentioned in recent articles.

Given the scattered nature of these installations and the lack of public documentation on their locations, I believe that having access to this information will significantly contribute to community awareness and preparedness.

I understand the sensitive nature of such details, and I assure you that my intention is solely to foster public safety and awareness. The acquired information will be utilized responsibly to benefit the community, especially in light of the proposed expansion of the tsunami siren network.

I kindly request that the provided information includes sufficient details such as addresses or geographic coordinates to enable effective dissemination of this critical information to the public.

Yours sincerely,

Charlie Hatchett

-----Original Message-----

Dear Charlie,

I refer to your question below.

Staff from our Civil Defence and Emergency Management Team would like to discuss this request with you as they want to ensure you receive the most relevant information and as drafted there could be considerable amounts of irrelevant information in the request.

Are you able to send me a copy of your email address I can forward to staff?

Kind regards,

Sean

Sean Rainey
Manager Official Information and Privacy Officer Official Information Team

Office of the Mayor and Chief Executive

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Dear Charlie

Those repeaters are wireless data radio units and essential to the operation of the siren system - monitoring and activation.

They communicate with the base station at Pages Road and relay data from and to the sirens.

Kind regards,

Sean

Sean Rainey
Manager Official Information and Privacy Officer
Official Information Team
Office of the Mayor and Chief Executive

-----Original Message-----
From: Charlie Hatchett <[FOI #25393 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 5:21 PM
To: Official Information <[email address]>
Subject: Re: [Ticket: 1022858] - Official Information request - Request for Tsunami siren location map

Dear Official Information,

thank you for the list, and the map, very helpful,

so the listing in gree siren infastructure, i assume thats sugar loaf tower that broad casts the signal to each of the siren locations to trigger them in an emergency

Yours sincerely,

Charlie Hatchett

-----Original Message-----

Dear Charlie,

I refer to your request for Tsunami siren information.

Tsunami siren locations is attached, including a PDF map and address list.

Staff have advised that there is a Council paper regarding the future of the siren network which is due to go to before Council in the coming months. This will be released publicly.

Until this paper has been developed and considered by the Council we do not hold any information on future plans or locations. Therefore we have decided to withhold this information under the following section of the LGOIMA - 17(g) - the information requested is not held by the local authority

In the meantime there is further information on our website - https://ccc.govt.nz/services/civil-defen...

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 http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or freephone 0800 802 602.

Kind regards,

Sean

Sean Rainey
Manager Official Information and Privacy Officer Official Information Team Office of the Mayor and Chief Executive

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