3 July 2024
N.S. Hudson
Sent by email:
[FYI request #26590 email]
Dear N.S,
Official Information Act Request
We refer to your official information request dated 19 June 2024 and subsequent email in
relation to the request dated 1 July 2024 for the following information:
Dear Naoka Iwase,
Yes please the video is fine, I am particularly interested in that time to see if there was
anything other than LATAM LA801 passing over Wairoa being picked up at that time,
whether it be known or unknown.
I got up for a toilet trip while I was camping and something "extremely bright" was in
the air after LAN801 had passed over. There was nothing else on ADSB at that time.
Yours sincerely,
N. S. Hudson
-----Original Message-----
Hi N.S.,
Could you please confirm if you are after the flight data between the hours of 3:45 AM
and 4:15 AM NZT, as there are usually no flights at this time?
Also, if we are able to send a movie showing the flight data, is that fine with you? It will
be much easier to see and understand the information compared to an Excel sheet.
Thank you.
Naoka Iwase
| Legal Counsel / OIA Advisor
-----Original Message-----
Dear Iwase, Naoka,
AIRWAYS.CO.NZ
PO BOX 1413, CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT CHRISTCHURCH 8544, NEW ZEALAND
PHONE +64 3 358 1500
Yes please, but also if there is an unidentified track where only partial information is
obtainable, for it to be included with the info that is available, not left out please.
Thankyou.
Yours sincerely,
N. S. Hudson
-----Original Message-----
Hi N.S.,
Thank you for your email.
Please confirm that our understanding of your request is correct that you would like us
to provide you with our flight data of 31 December 2023 between the hours of 3:45 AM
and 4:15 AM NZT on the screen of Napier and Gisborne towers that contains the
following:
• Call sign
• Wake Turbulence category
• Aircraft type
• Ground Speed
• Current Altitude/Flight Level
• Destination
• Squawk code
Furthermore, you would also like us to add headings on each data field and timestamp.
Please note, any clarification or amendment of a request is considered to be a new
request for the purpose of calculating the maximum statutory timeframe for response—
see section 15(1AA) of the Official Information Act.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
Naoka Iwase
| Legal Counsel / OIA Advisor
I have rechecked with our subject matter expert after receiving your latest email dated 1 July
2024 which you outlined your reason for the request in detail. I have been advised that the
only flight showing on the radar during the specified time was LATAM LA801 at 40,000ft just
about to start descending into Auckland and no other tracks can be found.
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.
If you want to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Naoka Iwase
Legal Counsel/OIA Advisor
