24 July 2024
John McDonald
City Watch NZ
By email: [FYI request #27382 email]
Tēnā koe John
INFORMATION REQUEST
On 26 June 2024 you asked for information about cameras and commercial relationships.
Here is our response to your questions:
How many cameras with automatic number plate recognition capability have
been installed on roads, streets, intersections, traffic lights, light posts, and
other Council property with Tauranga City Council’s approval in the last five
years?
There have been 51 cameras installed in this timeframe.
How many cameras with automatic number plate recognition are operating in
Tauranga City City with the Tauranga City Council’s approval?
A total of 51.
Does the Tauranga City Council own these cameras, lease these cameras, or are
they owned by another company?
The Tauranga City Council owns the cameras.
For the cameras operating on roads, streets, intersections, traffic lights, light
posts, and other Tauranga City Council property which are owned by companies
rather that Tauranga City Council, what are the names and NZBN numbers for
those companies.
We do not allow third party cameras on transportation assets. The only exception is a
surf webcam that is on Marine Parade and administered by Spaces & Places.
Which third parties does Tauranga City Council provide data, images, or footage
collected with cameras operating on roads, streets, intersections, traffic lights,
light posts, and other Tauranga City Council property?
The NZ Police can access footage upon request.
Tauranga City Council Private Bag 12022, Tauranga 3143, New Zealand +64 7 577 7000 [Tauranga City Council request email] www.tauranga.govt.nz
Does Tauranga City Council provide data, images, or footage to Auror Limited,
Datacom Group Ltd, vGRID, SaferCities, or Safe City Group Limited?
We provide a live video feed through vGRID to the NZ Police during incidents to assist
in public safety. Video files requested by the Police are sent to them via the vGRID
system.
How many cameras does Tauranga City Council have in 2024 which are
supplying data, images, or footage to vGRID, SaferCities, and/or Safe City Group
Limited?
Nil.
How many cameras does Tauranga City Council have in 2024 which are
supplying data, images, or footage to Auror Limited?
Nil.
How many cameras does Tauranga City Council have in 2024 which are
supplying data, images, or footage to Datacom Group Ltd?
Nil.
Does Tauranga City Council have a commercial relationship with Auror Limited
and what was the dollar value of contracts and total financial transactions
(revenue and expenditure) with Auror Limited in the 2022/2023 financial year?
There are no revenue or expense transactions with this company.
Does Tauranga City Council have a commercial relationship with Datacom
Group Ltd and what was the dollar value of contracts and total financial
transactions (revenue and expenditure) with Datacom Group Ltd in the
2022/2023 financial year?
Unfortunately, it will not be possible to answer this part of your request within the 20
working day timeframe. This part of your request is extended to
7 August 2024.
The extension is necessary as consultations necessary to make a decision on the
request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original
time limit.
Does Tauranga City Council have a commercial relationship with Safe City
Group Limited and what was the dollar value of contracts and total financial
transactions (revenue and expenditure) with Safe City Group Limited in the
2022/2023 financial year?
No revenue received. Expenditure was $588.00.
If you are not happy with this response you have the right to seek an investigation and
review by the Ombudsman. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
This response may be published on our website, all personal information will be removed.
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If you have any questions about this letter, please contact me.
Ngā mihi
Kath Norris
Team Leader
Democracy Services
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