CIP and director acceptance of Maritime officer enforcement recommendations
Marie made this Official Information request to Maritime New Zealand
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From: Marie
Dear Maritime New Zealand,
Please provide the following:
1. How many prosecutions in the recreational sector by MNZ in the last 10 years.
2. Of those recreational prosecutions please outline the injuries and seriousness of those injuries sustained including if ambulances were at the scene.
3. Maritime officers investigate and write a memorandum or other investigation document whereby they recommend to the CIP if a person should be prosecuted.
In the last 10 years:
1. How many of those that Maritime Officer recommended be prosecuted, the CIP adopt the recommend to prosecute regardless of if the type of charges changes.
2. How many of those recommended prosecutions that CIP recommend on basis of investigations report to the director are accepted and prosecution confirmed.
3. How many recommendations from the maritime officer to CIP to not prosecute (regardless of other suggestions) are endorsed by CIP to not prosecute.
4. How many recommendations by CIP to not prosecute does the director endorse instead therefore not prosecute.
5. In last 10 years, How many recreational prosecutions undertaken MTA s65 (1) where the skipper was charged even though they were not driving the boat at the time.
6. In last ten years How many recreational prosecutions under MTA s65(2) where by the skipper is charged not the person driving the boat.
7. How many people charged in MTA s65(1) or (2) where they were not driving the boat when it had an incident/accident and the person who was driving the boat was not charged.
Please provide the following:
1. Example template of an investigation memo used to provide info to the CIP
2. Example template for all things relating to all things CIP ie the template for recording the CIP decisions.
3. The process/policy document guide to review a prosecution and investigation.
4. The prosecution manual/policy book on how to conduct the prosecution proceedings at each stage and conduct of those involved in the prosecution team.
5. How many complaints about MNZ have MNZ received in the last 5 years?
6. How many “independent inquiry’s” have MNZ commissioned in the last 5 years, and why. What is the policies to determine which solicitor will conduct the enquiry.
Yours faithfully,
Marie
From: Ministerial Services
Maritime New Zealand
Good morning Marie,
Thank you for your information request to Maritime NZ on 26 February 2024, below.
We will respond to your request in accordance with the Official Information Act. We will notify you of the decision on your request as soon as reasonably practicable and, in any case, no later than 25 March 2024 being 20 working days after the day your request was received. If we are not able to respond to your request by 25 March 2024, we will notify you of an extension to that timeframe.
If you have any queries regarding your request, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards
Anna Dwen | Senior Advisor, Ministerial Services
Maritime New Zealand
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From: Marie <[FOI #25881 email]>
Sent: Monday, 26 February 2024 1:22 am
To: Ministerial Services <[Maritime New Zealand request email]>
Subject: EXTERNAL: Official Information request - CIP and director acceptance of Maritime officer enforcement recommendations
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Dear Maritime New Zealand,
Please provide the following:
1. How many prosecutions in the recreational sector by MNZ in the last 10 years.
2. Of those recreational prosecutions please outline the injuries and seriousness of those injuries sustained including if ambulances were at the scene.
3. Maritime officers investigate and write a memorandum or other investigation document whereby they recommend to the CIP if a person should be prosecuted.
In the last 10 years:
1. How many of those that Maritime Officer recommended be prosecuted, the CIP adopt the recommend to prosecute regardless of if the type of charges changes.
2. How many of those recommended prosecutions that CIP recommend on basis of investigations report to the director are accepted and prosecution confirmed.
3. How many recommendations from the maritime officer to CIP to not prosecute (regardless of other suggestions) are endorsed by CIP to not prosecute.
4. How many recommendations by CIP to not prosecute does the director endorse instead therefore not prosecute.
5. In last 10 years, How many recreational prosecutions undertaken MTA s65 (1) where the skipper was charged even though they were not driving the boat at the time.
6. In last ten years How many recreational prosecutions under MTA s65(2) where by the skipper is charged not the person driving the boat.
7. How many people charged in MTA s65(1) or (2) where they were not driving the boat when it had an incident/accident and the person who was driving the boat was not charged.
Please provide the following:
1. Example template of an investigation memo used to provide info to the CIP 2. Example template for all things relating to all things CIP ie the template for recording the CIP decisions.
3. The process/policy document guide to review a prosecution and investigation.
4. The prosecution manual/policy book on how to conduct the prosecution proceedings at each stage and conduct of those involved in the prosecution team.
5. How many complaints about MNZ have MNZ received in the last 5 years?
6. How many “independent inquiry’s” have MNZ commissioned in the last 5 years, and why. What is the policies to determine which solicitor will conduct the enquiry.
Yours faithfully,
Marie
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From: Ministerial Services
Maritime New Zealand
Good afternoon Marie,
It is taking longer than anticipated to process your request due to the need for internal consultations. As a result, we are notifying an extension of the time limit to 22 April 2024.
Please be assured that every effort is being made to provide you with the information as soon as possible.
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 www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Thank you for your patience. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Kind regards
Ministerial Services
Maritime New Zealand
Nō te rere moana Aotearoa
www.maritimenz.govt.nz
-----Original Message-----
From: Marie <[FOI #25881 email]>
Sent: Monday, 26 February 2024 1:22 am
To: Ministerial Services <[Maritime New Zealand request email]>
Subject: EXTERNAL: Official Information request - CIP and director acceptance of Maritime officer enforcement recommendations
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Maritime New Zealand,
Please provide the following:
1. How many prosecutions in the recreational sector by MNZ in the last 10 years.
2. Of those recreational prosecutions please outline the injuries and seriousness of those injuries sustained including if ambulances were at the scene.
3. Maritime officers investigate and write a memorandum or other investigation document whereby they recommend to the CIP if a person should be prosecuted.
In the last 10 years:
1. How many of those that Maritime Officer recommended be prosecuted, the CIP adopt the recommend to prosecute regardless of if the type of charges changes.
2. How many of those recommended prosecutions that CIP recommend on basis of investigations report to the director are accepted and prosecution confirmed.
3. How many recommendations from the maritime officer to CIP to not prosecute (regardless of other suggestions) are endorsed by CIP to not prosecute.
4. How many recommendations by CIP to not prosecute does the director endorse instead therefore not prosecute.
5. In last 10 years, How many recreational prosecutions undertaken MTA s65 (1) where the skipper was charged even though they were not driving the boat at the time.
6. In last ten years How many recreational prosecutions under MTA s65(2) where by the skipper is charged not the person driving the boat.
7. How many people charged in MTA s65(1) or (2) where they were not driving the boat when it had an incident/accident and the person who was driving the boat was not charged.
Please provide the following:
1. Example template of an investigation memo used to provide info to the CIP 2. Example template for all things relating to all things CIP ie the template for recording the CIP decisions.
3. The process/policy document guide to review a prosecution and investigation.
4. The prosecution manual/policy book on how to conduct the prosecution proceedings at each stage and conduct of those involved in the prosecution team.
5. How many complaints about MNZ have MNZ received in the last 5 years?
6. How many “independent inquiry’s” have MNZ commissioned in the last 5 years, and why. What is the policies to determine which solicitor will conduct the enquiry.
Yours faithfully,
Marie
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From: Ministerial Services
Maritime New Zealand
Good evening
Please find attached our decision on your request.
Ministerial Services
Maritime New Zealand
Nō te rere moana Aotearoa
www.maritimenz.govt.nz
-----Original Message-----
From: Marie <[FYI request #25881 email]>
Sent: Monday, 26 February 2024 1:22 am
To: Ministerial Services <[Maritime New Zealand request email]>
Subject: EXTERNAL: Official Information request - CIP and director acceptance of Maritime officer enforcement recommendations
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Maritime New Zealand,
Please provide the following:
1. How many prosecutions in the recreational sector by MNZ in the last 10 years.
2. Of those recreational prosecutions please outline the injuries and seriousness of those injuries sustained including if ambulances were at the scene.
3. Maritime officers investigate and write a memorandum or other investigation document whereby they recommend to the CIP if a person should be prosecuted.
In the last 10 years:
1. How many of those that Maritime Officer recommended be prosecuted, the CIP adopt the recommend to prosecute regardless of if the type of charges changes.
2. How many of those recommended prosecutions that CIP recommend on basis of investigations report to the director are accepted and prosecution confirmed.
3. How many recommendations from the maritime officer to CIP to not prosecute (regardless of other suggestions) are endorsed by CIP to not prosecute.
4. How many recommendations by CIP to not prosecute does the director endorse instead therefore not prosecute.
5. In last 10 years, How many recreational prosecutions undertaken MTA s65 (1) where the skipper was charged even though they were not driving the boat at the time.
6. In last ten years How many recreational prosecutions under MTA s65(2) where by the skipper is charged not the person driving the boat.
7. How many people charged in MTA s65(1) or (2) where they were not driving the boat when it had an incident/accident and the person who was driving the boat was not charged.
Please provide the following:
1. Example template of an investigation memo used to provide info to the CIP 2. Example template for all things relating to all things CIP ie the template for recording the CIP decisions.
3. The process/policy document guide to review a prosecution and investigation.
4. The prosecution manual/policy book on how to conduct the prosecution proceedings at each stage and conduct of those involved in the prosecution team.
5. How many complaints about MNZ have MNZ received in the last 5 years?
6. How many “independent inquiry’s” have MNZ commissioned in the last 5 years, and why. What is the policies to determine which solicitor will conduct the enquiry.
Yours faithfully,
Marie
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This email message and any accompanying attachments do not necessarily reflect the views of Maritime New Zealand and may contain information that is confidential and subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disseminate, distribute or copy this email message or its attachments. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by email immediately, and erase all copies of this message and attachments. Thank you. Address: Maritime New Zealand, Level 11, 1 Grey Street, Wellington 6011, PO Box 25620, Wellington 6140, Tel: 0508 22 55 22 (04 473 0111) Fax: 04 494 1263. www.maritimenz.govt.nz For official information requests, please email [email address].
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