Dear New Zealand Police,

Tēnā koe,

Pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982, I request information relating to the murders of Urban Höglin and Heidi Paakkonen from 1989 to the present.

Cover Note / Explanation
I acknowledge that aspects of this investigation may remain sensitive. I have structured this request to assist Police in responding efficiently by focusing on records related to named individuals.

I understand that sections 6 and 9 of the Act allow withholding of material for privacy, law enforcement, or fair trial reasons. I request that where information cannot be released in full, reasonably separable portions be provided with appropriate redactions.

The purpose of this request is to better understand the historical record of this case and ensure information that can lawfully be released in the public interest is made available.

Request Details

Confirmation of Records Held
Please confirm whether New Zealand Police hold any records, discussions, interviews, statements, reports, or communications relating to the murders of Urban Höglin and Heidi Paakkonen that involve or refer to the individuals listed below.
Provision of Records
For each individual where information exists, please provide copies of:
Interviews, statements, or reports;
Records of discussions, briefings, or communications (internal or external) mentioning them;
Any other relevant documents.

Scope
This request applies to all formats: written, electronic, audio, video, or otherwise.

Individuals below-
Mark Tonks

Yours faithfully,

Chip Douglas