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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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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

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Tēnā koe R. Anthony,

 

Please see the attached information in response to your request.

 

Kind regards

 

Amanda - AMXZ28

Analyst
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From: Information Requests
Sent: Wednesday, 8 October 2025 10:00 am
To: '[FOI #32440 email]'
<[FOI #32440 email]>
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

 

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Tēnā koe R. Anthony,

 

Your request response is currently being compiled; however we will not be
able to meet the 07 November 2025 deadline. Please accept our apologies
for the delay.

 

Regarding part 2 of your request:

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?

 

Are you able to clarify this part of the request at all? In its current
form, it is likely that Police will have to refuse this part of your
request under section 18(f) of the OIA, as the information cannot be made
available without substantial collation or research.

 

In accordance with section 18(b) of the OIA, Police wishes to provide you
the opportunity to make your request in a form that would remove this
reason for refusal. Please reply directly via email.

 

Kind regards

 

Amanda - AMXZ28

Analyst
Information Requests | Service Group

 

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From: Information Requests
Sent: Friday, 24 October 2025 9:33 am
To: '[FOI #32440 email]'
<[FOI #32440 email]>
Subject: Extension Letter | Reference: IR-01-25-36147 | AMXZ28

 

Tēnā koe R. Anthony,

 

Please see the attached information in response to your request.

 

Kind regards

 

Amanda - AMXZ28

Analyst
Information Requests | Service Group

 

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From: Information Requests
Sent: Wednesday, 8 October 2025 10:00 am
To: '[FOI #32440 email]'
<[11][FOI #32440 email]>
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  [12][email address]

 

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