Metadata of photographs released of Tom Phillips campsites
Newara McFarlane made this Official Information request to New Zealand Police
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From: Newara McFarlane
Kia ora,
I am requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982, the metadata and related information for the photographs of Tom Phillips’ campsites that Police have released publicly.
Specifically, I am requesting:
1. The original metadata (EXIF or equivalent) for each photo, including:
* Date and time taken
* Device/camera used
* GPS/location data if recorded
* Any embedded editing or software history
2. Confirmation of whether the photos released publicly are originals, or if they were edited/altered (e.g. cropping, brightness/contrast adjustments) before release.
3. If any edits were made prior to release, please describe what changes were made and the reasons for them.
I am seeking this information to understand the provenance and accuracy of the released images.
If parts of this request are withheld, I ask that you release the remainder.
Nga Mihi,
N.M
From: Information Requests
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe Newara,
I acknowledge receipt of your information request below, received by Police on 10/09/2025.
Your request reference number is IR-01-25-33529.
Pursuant to section 15(1) of the Official Information Act 1982, Police have up to 20 working days to respond to your request commencing from the day after it was received. Working days do not include weekends or public holidays.
Police are currently managing a large number of information requests. If you are required to meet a specific court date or have another reason for urgency, please notify us.
Kind regards,
Moyrah MAHCZ2
Analyst
Information Requests | Service Group
P 105
E [email address]
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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Kia ora Newara
I refer to your request below. I have been asked to advise you that Police requires an extension of time in which to respond to your request, pursuant to section 15A(1) of the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA). Specifically, section 15A(1)(b), consultations necessary to make a decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.
Police requires until 29 October 2025 to provide a substantive response to your request, however we are endeavouring to provide this to you as soon as possible.
You have the right, under section 28(3) of the OIA, to make a complaint to an Ombudsman about this extension. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi,
Tracy
Senior Advisor | Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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