Drone use
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From: James
Dear New Zealand Police,
Under the OIA I would like to request the following.
A drone was deployed on the 13th of November from the side of the harbour bridge to film the hikoi walking on the motorway and part way up the harbour bridge. The drone was directly above the hikoi and flew across travelling motorists on the road corridor. (please note this is not regarding the Greenpeace drone)
Were police aware at the time of a drone filming the hikoi on the motorway and part way up the harbour bridge? If yes, please provide all communications and details around this event.
Any notes, details and communications concerning permission given or requested regarding drone use to film the hikoi on the bridge and motorway.
Details of interactions if any, with the drone pilot on the day. Number of police tasked with overseeing the drone use on the day.
Number of police deployed in total, tasked specifically with the overseeing the safe crossing of the Harbour bridge by the hikoi.
Given the huge risk to public safety, measures taken by police to stop unauthorised drone use.
Was the Harbour bridge anti drone system triggered in any way, on the day of the hikoi? If yes, please provide details.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
James
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 request below, received by Police on 18 November 2024.
Your reference number is IR-01-24-40562.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 16 December 2024 unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi
Lisa
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe James
Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request, received by New Zealand Police on 18/11/2024.
Kind regards,
Siena
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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