Information regarding private helicopter use in Canterbury
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From: R. Anthony
Dear New Zealand Police,
I am requesting information under the OIA regarding the Police's use of commercial helicopter services.
1. How many times in the last five years (from 1 January 2020 to the present) has Police engaged "Christchurch Helicopters" for the use of an airframe in failing to stop (FTS) incidents or critical incidents requiring a helicopter (excluding SAR, training or rescue operations)?
2. Of the total number provided above, can you provide a breakdown (by incident) of the duration (in minutes or hours) for which the airframe was hired?
3. Regarding the number of times Police engaged Christchurch Helicopters, what was the total cost of hiring airframes from this provider?
4. What training has Police provided to Christchurch Helicopters, including their staff, air crew, and pilots, for carrying out these Police operations?
5. What training has Police provided to their staff (sworn officers) who crew the aircraft alongside civilians for these operations?
6. Can you provide a list of equipment Police have supplied to Christchurch Helicopters for this type of work, such as communications, cameras, video, night vision equipment, etc.?
7. Does Police currently have a formal contract, standing agreement, or Memorandum of Understanding with Christchurch Helicopters for this work? If so, please provide copies of these documents or a summary of their key terms?
Yours faithfully,
R. Anthony
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New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe R Anthony,
I acknowledge receipt of your information request below, received by
Police on 01/10/2025.
Your request reference number is IR-01-25-36147.
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Tēnā koe R. Anthony,
Please see the attached information in response to your request.
Kind regards
Amanda - AMXZ28
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Subject: Acknowledgement | Reference IR-01-25-36147 [EXTERNAL] Official
Information request - Information regarding private helicopter use in
Canterbury
Tēnā koe R Anthony,
I acknowledge receipt of your information request below, received by
Police on 01/10/2025.
Your request reference number is IR-01-25-36147.
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.
Ngā mihi
Imogen IPHEW1
Analyst
Information Requests | Service Group
P 105
E [6][email address]
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