16 December 2024 
 
Wendy Pond 
[FYI request #29455 email] 
 
Ref: OIA-2024/25-0517 
 
Tēnā koe Wendy Pond 
 
Official Information Act request relating to 5G roll out 
 
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act (the Act), received on 5 
December 2024. You requested: 
 
“I wish to understand the 5G roll-out which is taking place without input from our 
community.  
 
1. Please provide a brief history of how the roll-out was initiated. 
 
2. Please describe all aspects of the support provided by government for the roll-out. 
Please include ((i) financial, (ii) use of existing networks and utilities, (iii) legislation, (iv) 
contracts, (v) privileges and concessions, (vi) other. 
 
3. Please explain why the related legislation has been composed so as to exclude the 
public from having a say as to whether we want 5G utilities near our residences.  
 
4. Please explain why electricity and fibre optic cable have been under grounded in 
order to protect the liveable character of residential areas, while cell poles are being 
placed in streets without regard for public values placed on street character. 
 
5. Please advise which government and telecommunication agencies are responsible 
for addressing public concerns about the roll-out.” 
 
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet does not hold information relating to your 
request  but  I  believe  such  information  is  held  by  the  Ministry  of  Business,  Innovation  & 
Employment. Accordingly, I have decided to transfer your request to the Ministry of Business, 
Innovation & Employment under section 14(b)(i) of the Act.  
 
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment has the usual timeframes under the Act 
from receipt of this transfer to make a decision on your request.  
 
Nāku noa, nā 
 
 
 
Amy Teague 
Manager, Ministerial Services 
 
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 
4972076 
 
  64 4 817 9700     Facsimile 64 4 472 3181     www.dpmc.govt.nz 
 

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