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-----Original Message-----
From: Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc
<[FOI #29044 email]>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2024 12:37 PM
To: Official Correspondence <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Teitei Drive / SH49 intersection

 

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Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

 

In 2017/2018 RDC received grant funds from MBIE to shift a chip seal road
onto road reserve as asphalt. Applications for funding state that two
options were presented, one that required the moving of power poles, and
another creating a safer T shaped intersection onto SH49. It states that
NZTA was instrumental in the final design option chosen.

 

1./ Copy(s) of the funding application(s) for the work upgrading of Teitei
Drive

 

2./ Copy of the independent Engineer’s certification (including design
basis) to demonstrate that the design meets the appropriate recognised
roading standard to cater for the road catchment

 

3./ Copy of the works contract documents

 

4./ Copy of the independent Engineer’s certification (including associated
field loggings etc) of each stage of the construction works

 

5./ Copy of NZTA’s consent to the design, location and work’s completion
of the intersection with SH49

 

6 ./ Copy of any correspondence, notes and the like between NZTA and third

party(s) including RDC and within NZTA regarding the following:

 

a) Any consents permitting the encroachment of the Teitei Drive outside of
the designated public road at the intersection with SH49,

 

b) Any consents granted to permit the construction of the carpark and
toilets within the Gazetted Recreation Reserve,

 

c) Any consideration that the works located within Ohakune Domain comply,
or not comply, with the provisions of the Reserves Act,

 

d) Any “relaxing” of acceptable, recognised road design standards for
Teitei Drive to not cater for the potential usage of this public road, ie.
150 residential lots plus the Ohakune Domain usage.”

 

e) regarding the project described at SH49

 

You can find references to this project and documents located at
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Yours faithfully,

 

Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc
<[3][FOI #29044 email]>
Sent: Monday, November 4, 2024 12:37 PM
To: Official Correspondence <[4][email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Teitei Drive / SH49 intersection

 

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Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

 

In 2017/2018 RDC received grant funds from MBIE to shift a chip seal road
onto road reserve as asphalt. Applications for funding state that two
options were presented, one that required the moving of power poles, and
another creating a safer T shaped intersection onto SH49. It states that
NZTA was instrumental in the final design option chosen.

 

1./ Copy(s) of the funding application(s) for the work upgrading of Teitei
Drive

 

2./ Copy of the independent Engineer’s certification (including design
basis) to demonstrate that the design meets the appropriate recognised
roading standard to cater for the road catchment

 

3./ Copy of the works contract documents

 

4./ Copy of the independent Engineer’s certification (including associated
field loggings etc) of each stage of the construction works

 

5./ Copy of NZTA’s consent to the design, location and work’s completion
of the intersection with SH49

 

6 ./ Copy of any correspondence, notes and the like between NZTA and third

party(s) including RDC and within NZTA regarding the following:

 

a) Any consents permitting the encroachment of the Teitei Drive outside of
the designated public road at the intersection with SH49,

 

b) Any consents granted to permit the construction of the carpark and
toilets within the Gazetted Recreation Reserve,

 

c) Any consideration that the works located within Ohakune Domain comply,
or not comply, with the provisions of the Reserves Act,

 

d) Any “relaxing” of acceptable, recognised road design standards for
Teitei Drive to not cater for the potential usage of this public road, ie.
150 residential lots plus the Ohakune Domain usage.”

 

e) regarding the project described at SH49

 

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Yours faithfully,

 

Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc
<[FOI #29044 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 8 April 2025 9:08 AM
To: Official Correspondence <[email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA-16839 RESPONSE

 

Dear Official Correspondence,

 

Please provide any correspondence relating the SH49 / Teitei Drive
intersection between 2015-2025 to GHD or Ruapheu District Council

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc

 

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

 

Kia ora

 

 

 

Please find attached the response to your request of 4 November 2024 for 
information under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

 

 

Ngâ mihi

 

 

 

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Kotahi

 

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Dear Ohakune Ratepayers Association,

 

Thank you for your request of 8 April 2025 via FYI.org.nz. A search within
our records found over 400 emails which fell within scope of the request.
Processing and preparing these for release would unreasonably interfere
with the agency's operations. 

 

In order to provide a full response in a timely manner, NZ Transport
Agency seeks clarification of your request. Could you please provide any
combination of:

 

o A more specific time period
o A specific team, project, staff member or inbox
o Some keywords to further reduce the sample size

 

We look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to discuss your
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc
<[FOI #29044 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 8 April 2025 9:08 am
To: Official Correspondence <[email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA-16839 RESPONSE

 

Dear Official Correspondence,

 

Please provide any correspondence relating the SH49 / Teitei Drive
intersection between 2015-2025 to GHD or Ruapheu District Council

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc

 

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

 

Kia ora

 

 

 

Please find attached the response to your request of 4 November 2024 for 
information under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

 

 

Ngā mihi

 

 

 

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Kotahi

 

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Kia ora Ohakune Ratepayers Association

 

Thank you for refining your request on 17 April 2025 made under the
Official Information Act 1982.

 

Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate section of NZ Transport
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20 working days of receiving your request – in this instance on or before
20 May 2025.

 

Please be aware that the timeframe for your request has been re-set in
accordance with Ombudsman Guidance which states that if clarification is
sought within seven working days of the request, the timeframe for
responding can be re-set. Further information can be found at page 13 of
[1]https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/site...

 

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contact us by email at [2][NZTA request email].

 

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

From: Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc
<[5][FOI #29044 email]>

Sent: Thursday, 17 April 2025 4:43 PM

To: Official Correspondence <[6][email address]>

Subject: Re: OIA-18086 REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION

 

Dear Official Correspondence,

 

The communications relate to Ruapehu district council and their
contractors upgrading the teitei drive intersection with sh49. The
intersection and road was constructed around 2018 and formed illegally by
encroaching on Rockford park which council have now admitted to. Ghd and
council documents show statements that “nzta was instrumental” in the
solution.

 

When council went to consultation with 4 options to which the 4th option
shows a clear design encroaching on Rockford/carrot park but did not
disclose the illegal activity.

 

Council have conveniently misplaced or cannot locate any approvals,
compliance, discussions or communications regarding the project to which
we have formally made a complaint to the ombudsman.  The ombudsman has
ruled in our favor on a number of complaints over the last year where
council has failed to release information.

 

Council also documents they nzta provided some funding towards the
project, but most funding was provided by MBIE. Documents and funding
applications to MBIE contain false declarations and information, a common
occurrence we have seen from RDC with funding applications and
communications of late. Nzta even picked up on some of the antics by RDC
recently where the proposed teitie drive subdivision was claiming to be
within specification and to provide to the district rules and plans; and
then nzta found they in fact not providing the necessary car parks or road
widths etc that were claimed in the consent application, to which nzta
provided conditional approvals.

 

We look forward to your documentation and communications with regards to
the approvals and communications on the intersection and how “nzta was
instrumental” in its design or approval. We wish to see any compliance
documentation and approval for the change to the state highway, something
you should have records for your network and to provide funding for.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc

 

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Dear Ohakune Ratepayers Association,

 

 

 

Thank you for your request of 8 April 2025 via FYI.org.nz. A search
within  our records found over 400 emails which fell within scope of the
request.

Processing and preparing these for release would unreasonably interfere 
with the agency's operations. 

 

 

 

In order to provide a full response in a timely manner, NZ Transport 
Agency seeks clarification of your request. Could you please provide any 
combination of:

 

 

 

o A more specific time period

o A specific team, project, staff member or inbox  o Some keywords to
further reduce the sample size

 

 

 

We look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to discuss your 
request with NZ Transport Agency, please contact us by email to  [1][NZTA
request email].

 

 

 

Ngâ mihi

 

 

 

Ministerial Services

Te Waka Kôtuia | Engagement & Partnerships  NZ Transport Agency Waka
Kotahi

 

[2]Connect with us on Social Media

 

 

 

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Kia ora

 

Please find attached the response to your request of 8 April 2025 for
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Ngā mihi

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc
<[3][FOI #29044 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 8 April 2025 9:08 AM
To: Official Correspondence <[4][email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA-16839 RESPONSE

 

Dear Official Correspondence,

 

Please provide any correspondence relating the SH49 / Teitei Drive
intersection between 2015-2025 to GHD or Ruapheu District Council

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc

 

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

 

Kia ora

 

 

 

Please find attached the response to your request of 4 November 2024 for 
information under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

 

 

Ngā mihi

 

 

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc
<[FOI #29044 email]>
Sent: Monday, 4 August 2025 12:42 pm
To: Official Correspondence <[email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA-18086 RESPONSE

 

Dear Official Correspondence,

 

Sorry for the extended delay in responding.

 

The project was funded from the Regional Mid-sized Tourism Fund from
Central Government, Ruapehu District Council and a contribution from NZTA
for approval of the intersection upgrade. A copy of the council minutes
has been provided to us. A copy of these documents can be located at
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in downloadable PDF Final response - LGOIMA 000055.pdf

 

Ruapehu District council meeting minutes from Meeting Date: 2 March 2017
state

5.2.2 The carpark will have a new safer access road from Rangataua Road
(SH49) built to NZTA requirements constructed onto existing road reserve.

 

5.3.5 Should Council’s funding application be successful but not for the
full value applied for, other funding options to cover the shortfall are
available as follows:

(b) The intersection with SH49 may also qualify for funding assistance
from NZTA through its State Highway minor improvements work category.

 

Furthermore, in the mentioned LGOIMA 000055.pdf on page 20-23, all 4
concepts are shown, with concept 4 showing a clear breach & encroachment
to a national reserve / park. The Intersections soul purpose was not for
entry to the carrot park, but to service properties along Teitei Drive,
and was being built to service a larger lot with up to 154 houses. From
page 24 through 36, options decided, all involved concept 4 which was the
illegal encroaching concept. Page 45 then shows "The intersection with
State Highway 49 may qualify for funding from NZTA through their State
Highway Minor Improvements category of work." as "Other Funding".

 

On page 54, meeting minutes (from 27 June 2017) between GHD & RDC mention
"To 30th June - Won't get all work completed and budget spent by 30 June,
resource needed on EW. Update 27/06/17 - Forcast looking to balance with
NZTA", it is not understood if this relates to Teitei, but is being
provided to assist with your search.

 

On page 55 however, it does specifically specify "Ohakune Carrot
Intersection & Carpark Improvement - Funding application successful! $655k
MBIE, $150k Council, $30k NZTA" so the $30k funding from NZTA should be a
little easier to locate in your systems and to understand how this was
approved and what the funding was allocated for, and whether concept
drawings were provided to NZTA and or approved by NZTA, or if any
comments, requirements or communications.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc

 

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Kia ora

 

 

 

Please find attached the response to your request of 8 April 2025 for 
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Ngâ mihi

 

 

 

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Kia ora Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc.

 

Please find attached a letter advising of an extension to your request of
4 August 2025 for information under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

A response will now be sent to you on or before 22 September 2025.

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc
<[3][FOI #29044 email]>
Sent: Monday, 4 August 2025 12:42 pm
To: Official Correspondence <[4][email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA-18086 RESPONSE

 

Dear Official Correspondence,

 

Sorry for the extended delay in responding.

 

The project was funded from the Regional Mid-sized Tourism Fund from
Central Government, Ruapehu District Council and a contribution from NZTA
for approval of the intersection upgrade. A copy of the council minutes
has been provided to us. A copy of these documents can be located at
[5]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
in downloadable PDF Final response - LGOIMA 000055.pdf

 

Ruapehu District council meeting minutes from Meeting Date: 2 March 2017
state

5.2.2 The carpark will have a new safer access road from Rangataua Road
(SH49) built to NZTA requirements constructed onto existing road reserve.

 

5.3.5 Should Council’s funding application be successful but not for the
full value applied for, other funding options to cover the shortfall are
available as follows:

(b) The intersection with SH49 may also qualify for funding assistance
from NZTA through its State Highway minor improvements work category.

 

Furthermore, in the mentioned LGOIMA 000055.pdf on page 20-23, all 4
concepts are shown, with concept 4 showing a clear breach & encroachment
to a national reserve / park. The Intersections soul purpose was not for
entry to the carrot park, but to service properties along Teitei Drive,
and was being built to service a larger lot with up to 154 houses. From
page 24 through 36, options decided, all involved concept 4 which was the
illegal encroaching concept. Page 45 then shows "The intersection with
State Highway 49 may qualify for funding from NZTA through their State
Highway Minor Improvements category of work." as "Other Funding".

 

On page 54, meeting minutes (from 27 June 2017) between GHD & RDC mention
"To 30th June - Won't get all work completed and budget spent by 30 June,
resource needed on EW. Update 27/06/17 - Forcast looking to balance with
NZTA", it is not understood if this relates to Teitei, but is being
provided to assist with your search.

 

On page 55 however, it does specifically specify "Ohakune Carrot
Intersection & Carpark Improvement - Funding application successful! $655k
MBIE, $150k Council, $30k NZTA" so the $30k funding from NZTA should be a
little easier to locate in your systems and to understand how this was
approved and what the funding was allocated for, and whether concept
drawings were provided to NZTA and or approved by NZTA, or if any
comments, requirements or communications.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc

 

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

 

Kia ora

 

 

 

Please find attached the response to your request of 8 April 2025 for 
information under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

 

 

Ngā mihi

 

 

 

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Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships  NZ Transport Agency Waka
Kotahi

 

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Kia ora

 

Please find attached the response to your request of 4 August 2025 for
information under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

[1]Connect with us on Social Media

 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc
<[3][FOI #29044 email]>
Sent: Monday, 4 August 2025 12:42 pm
To: Official Correspondence <[4][email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA-18086 RESPONSE

 

Dear Official Correspondence,

 

Sorry for the extended delay in responding.

 

The project was funded from the Regional Mid-sized Tourism Fund from
Central Government, Ruapehu District Council and a contribution from NZTA
for approval of the intersection upgrade. A copy of the council minutes
has been provided to us. A copy of these documents can be located at
[5]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...
in downloadable PDF Final response - LGOIMA 000055.pdf

 

Ruapehu District council meeting minutes from Meeting Date: 2 March 2017
state

5.2.2 The carpark will have a new safer access road from Rangataua Road
(SH49) built to NZTA requirements constructed onto existing road reserve.

 

5.3.5 Should Council’s funding application be successful but not for the
full value applied for, other funding options to cover the shortfall are
available as follows:

(b) The intersection with SH49 may also qualify for funding assistance
from NZTA through its State Highway minor improvements work category.

 

Furthermore, in the mentioned LGOIMA 000055.pdf on page 20-23, all 4
concepts are shown, with concept 4 showing a clear breach & encroachment
to a national reserve / park. The Intersections soul purpose was not for
entry to the carrot park, but to service properties along Teitei Drive,
and was being built to service a larger lot with up to 154 houses. From
page 24 through 36, options decided, all involved concept 4 which was the
illegal encroaching concept. Page 45 then shows "The intersection with
State Highway 49 may qualify for funding from NZTA through their State
Highway Minor Improvements category of work." as "Other Funding".

 

On page 54, meeting minutes (from 27 June 2017) between GHD & RDC mention
"To 30th June - Won't get all work completed and budget spent by 30 June,
resource needed on EW. Update 27/06/17 - Forcast looking to balance with
NZTA", it is not understood if this relates to Teitei, but is being
provided to assist with your search.

 

On page 55 however, it does specifically specify "Ohakune Carrot
Intersection & Carpark Improvement - Funding application successful! $655k
MBIE, $150k Council, $30k NZTA" so the $30k funding from NZTA should be a
little easier to locate in your systems and to understand how this was
approved and what the funding was allocated for, and whether concept
drawings were provided to NZTA and or approved by NZTA, or if any
comments, requirements or communications.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society Inc

 

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

 

Kia ora

 

 

 

Please find attached the response to your request of 8 April 2025 for 
information under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

 

 

Ngā mihi

 

 

 

Ministerial Services

Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships  NZ Transport Agency Waka
Kotahi

 

[1]Connect with us on Social Media

 

 

 

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If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please
ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA
page.

 

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This message, together with any attachments, may contain information that
is classified and/or subject to legal privilege. Any classification
markings must be adhered to. If you are not the intended recipient, you
must not peruse, disclose, disseminate, copy or use the message in any
way. If you have received this message in error, please notify us
immediately by return email and then destroy the original message. This
communication may be accessed or retained by NZ Transport Agency Waka
Kotahi for information assurance purposes.

References

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2. https://nzta.govt.nz/
3. mailto:[FOI #29044 email]
4. mailto:[email address]
5. https://www.saveohakune.com/post/teitei-...
6. mailto:[FOI #29044 email]
7. https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

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