Kia ora Mrs J Thomas,

We acknowledge receipt of your request under the Official Information Act 1982. We will respond as soon as possible and no later than 21 November 2025.

Ngâ mihi,

OIA Team

Transpower New Zealand Ltd
Waikoukou, 22 Boulcott Street, Wellington, 6011, PO Box 1021
transpower.co.nz

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From: Mrs J Thomas <[FOI #32641 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 23 October 2025 11:15 am
To: Team Online <[Transpower New Zealand Limited request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Request for information on Transpower funding or maintenance of the Wairau–Hanmer Springs Hydro Road (Rainbow Road)

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Dear Transpower New Zealand Limited,
Kia ora,
I am seeking information about Transpower’s maintenance activities and funding contributions relating to the Wairau–Hanmer Springs Hydro Road (also known as Rainbow Road), which provides access to transmission towers and powerlines in the upper Wairau valley.
Specifically, please provide:
1 Any records or summaries showing Transpower’s financial contributions, contracts, or in-kind works for road or track maintenance, grading, bridge or culvert repair, or slip clearance on this road from 2015 to 2025.
2 Any agreements or memoranda of understanding between Transpower and Rainbow Station Ltd, the Department of Conservation, or Marlborough District Council regarding access rights or shared maintenance responsibilities for this road.
3 Any documents or correspondence that outline how Transpower ensures year-round access to its towers and lines within the Rainbow / Wairau–Hanmer corridor.
I am making this request under the Official Information Act 1982.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs J Thomas

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Kia ora Mrs J Thomas,

We are extending the time limit to respond to your request under section 15A(1)(a) of the Official Information Act 1982. This is because the request is for a large quantity of information or necessitates a search through a large quantity of information and meeting the original time limit would unreasonably interfere with the operations of Transpower.

We will respond as soon as possible and no later than 5 December 2025.

You are entitled to make a complaint to the Ombudsman about this extension. Information about how to make a complaint is available at http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or freephone 0800 802 602.

Ngâ mihi,

OIA Team

Transpower New Zealand Ltd
Waikoukou, 22 Boulcott Street, Wellington, 6011, PO Box 1021 transpower.co.nz

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From: Official Information Act
Sent: Thursday, 23 October 2025 4:40 pm
To: [FOI #32641 email]
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Request for information on Transpower funding or maintenance of the Wairau–Hanmer Springs Hydro Road (Rainbow Road)

Kia ora Mrs J Thomas,

We acknowledge receipt of your request under the Official Information Act 1982. We will respond as soon as possible and no later than 21 November 2025.

Ngâ mihi,

OIA Team

Transpower New Zealand Ltd
Waikoukou, 22 Boulcott Street, Wellington, 6011, PO Box 1021 transpower.co.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: Mrs J Thomas <[FOI #32641 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 23 October 2025 11:15 am
To: Team Online <[Transpower New Zealand Limited request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Request for information on Transpower funding or maintenance of the Wairau–Hanmer Springs Hydro Road (Rainbow Road)

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Dear Transpower New Zealand Limited,
Kia ora,
I am seeking information about Transpower’s maintenance activities and funding contributions relating to the Wairau–Hanmer Springs Hydro Road (also known as Rainbow Road), which provides access to transmission towers and powerlines in the upper Wairau valley.
Specifically, please provide:
1 Any records or summaries showing Transpower’s financial contributions, contracts, or in-kind works for road or track maintenance, grading, bridge or culvert repair, or slip clearance on this road from 2015 to 2025.
2 Any agreements or memoranda of understanding between Transpower and Rainbow Station Ltd, the Department of Conservation, or Marlborough District Council regarding access rights or shared maintenance responsibilities for this road.
3 Any documents or correspondence that outline how Transpower ensures year-round access to its towers and lines within the Rainbow / Wairau–Hanmer corridor.
I am making this request under the Official Information Act 1982.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs J Thomas

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Dear Mrs Thomas

 

Please find attached Transpower’s response to your Official Information
Act Request.

 

Kind regards,
Rosie

 

ROSIE BROWN

Executive Leadership Team Advisor

 

Transpower New Zealand Ltd

Waikoukou, 22 Boulcott Street, Wellington, 6011, PO Box 1021

 

P +64 4 590 8602

M +64 21 897 054
[1]transpower.co.nz

 

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----

From: Mrs J Thomas <[2][FOI #32641 email]>

Sent: Thursday, 23 October 2025 11:15 am

To: Team Online <[3][Transpower New Zealand Limited request email]>

Subject: Official Information request - Request for information on
Transpower funding or maintenance of the Wairau–Hanmer Springs Hydro Road
(Rainbow Road)

 

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Dear Transpower New Zealand Limited,

Kia ora,

I am seeking information about Transpower’s maintenance activities and
funding contributions relating to the Wairau–Hanmer Springs Hydro Road
(also known as Rainbow Road), which provides access to transmission towers
and powerlines in the upper Wairau valley.

Specifically, please provide:

        1       Any records or summaries showing Transpower’s financial
contributions, contracts, or in-kind works for road or track maintenance,
grading, bridge or culvert repair, or slip clearance on this road from
2015 to 2025.

        2       Any agreements or memoranda of understanding between
Transpower and Rainbow Station Ltd, the Department of Conservation, or
Marlborough District Council regarding access rights or shared maintenance
responsibilities for this road.

        3       Any documents or correspondence that outline how
Transpower ensures year-round access to its towers and lines within the
Rainbow / Wairau–Hanmer corridor.

I am making this request under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Mrs J Thomas

 

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