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Protests and disorderly behavior of Pro-Palestinian activists

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From: Pen Parker

Dear New Zealand Police,

I am writing to request detailed information regarding incidents involving pro-Palestinian activist groups in New Zealand since October 7, 2023. Specifically, I am seeking:

1. A comprehensive list of all events where pro-Palestinian groups have been involved in activities that resulted in legal violations or required police intervention. For each event, please include:

- Date and location
- Description of the incident
- Nature of the legal violations or disturbances reported

2. Details of actions taken against the perpetrators in each event, including:

- Number of individuals arrested, detained, or fined
- Specific charges filed
- Outcomes of any legal proceedings, if available

For example, I am aware of the following incidents:

November 8, 2023: An Auckland Jewish congregation center was vandalized, and there was an attempted arson.

November 23, 2023: Protesters blockaded the Ports of Auckland, leading to six arrests.

December 30, 2024: Protesters led by John Minto disrupted the ASB Classic tennis tournament, causing a match to be temporarily halted.

I am particularly interested in understanding the full scope of such incidents and the measures taken by law enforcement in response.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,
Pen Parker

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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police

Tēnā koe Pen,

I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 request below, received by Police on 25 January 2025.

Your reference number is IR-01-25-2872.

You can expect a response to your request on or before 24 February 2025 unless an extension is needed.

Ngā mihi

Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters

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Tēnā koe

I refer to your request of 27 January 2025.
I have been asked to let you know that Police requires an extension of time in which to respond to your request, pursuant to section 15A of the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), because the request necessitates consultations such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.

Police require until 17 March 2025 to provide a substantive response to your request.
You have the right, under section 28(3) of the OIA, to make a complaint to an Ombudsman about this extension.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this decision, please feel free to contact [New Zealand Police request email]

Ngā mihi, Lisa
Ministerial Services - Police National HQ

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Tēnā koe Pen,                                 

 

Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request, received by New Zealand Police on 25/01/2025.

 

Please accept our apologies for the delay in providing you with this
response.

 

Ngā mihi

Jonelle|Advisor: Ministerial Services |([1]she/her)

Policy & Partnerships |Police National Headquarters |

 

 

 

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