Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

I request the following information:
1. Requirements, conditions, and bonds for protest/march events on the Auckland Harbour Bridge
For each of the following events, please provide:

Whether organisers were required to submit an application or obtain approval from Waka Kotahi
Any conditions, criteria, or requirements communicated to organisers
Whether a bond or financial security was required, and if so, the amount
Whether a Traffic Management Plan was required
Any other compliance requirements imposed

The events are:

(a) The Toitū te Tiriti hikoi that crossed the Auckland Harbour Bridge in November 2024
(b) Any Gaza/Palestine-related protest or march that crossed or occupied the Auckland Harbour Bridge during 2024-2025
(c) The proposed "Kiwi Patriots" / Destiny Church march across the Auckland Harbour Bridge planned for 2025/2026

2. Internal communications and deliberations
For each of the three events/proposed events listed above, please provide:

All internal emails, memos, briefings, or other correspondence discussing the event
Any communications between Waka Kotahi and NZ Police, Auckland Council, or Auckland Transport regarding the event
Any documents recording the decision-making process for approving, declining, or imposing conditions on these events
Any risk assessments or advice prepared regarding these events

I would appreciate receiving this information in electronic format.
If any part of this request is declined, please provide reasons and cite the specific section(s) of the OIA relied upon.

Yours faithfully,

Richard McMillan