Request for Information under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 – History of Noise Complaints at 13 Pirie Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington.
Blair Robson made this Official Information request to Wellington City Council
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From: Blair Robson
Blair Robson
31 Melrose Rd, Island Bay
Wellington 6011
02108770452
17/12/2025
Official Information Requests
Wellington City Council
PO Box 2199
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to request information under section 10 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA).
I seek the following details regarding noise complaints associated with the property located at 13 Pirie Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington:
- The total number of noise complaints received by the Council for this address over the period from 1 January 2023 to 1 December 2025
- For each complaint, where available and without breaching privacy obligations:
- The date and time the complaint was lodged.
- A general description of the nature of the noise issue (e.g., loud music, machinery).
- Any actions taken by the Council in response (e.g., warnings issued, abatement notices).
- The outcome or resolution of the complaint.
I understand that personal information, such as the identities of complainants or residents, may be withheld under section 7(2)(a) of LGOIMA or the Privacy Act 2020 to protect privacy. In such cases, please provide redacted or aggregated information where possible.
This request is made as part of the due diligence phase of tendering an offer to buy the freehold title at 13 Pirie Street.
Please acknowledge receipt of this request promptly and provide the information as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than 20 working days from the date of receipt, in accordance with section 13 of LGOIMA. If any charges apply under section 13(1A), kindly notify me in advance. I prefer to receive the response electronically via email.
Should you require any clarification to process this request, please contact me at the details provided above.
Thank you for your assistance.
Yours sincerely,
Blair Robson
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Wellington City Council
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From: BUS: Official Information
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Kia ora Blair,
Thank you for your email dated 17 December requesting information.
Our team will manage your request under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA).
Please note, the period 20 December 2025 to 10 January 2026 inclusive is not considered working days. The 20 working days allowed for your response will be on hold over this period and will continue again from 10 January 2026. As a result, we will respond as soon as possible but no later than 5 February. You can read more about this on the Ombudsman website.
The reference number for your request is IRC-9572
Please contact us if you have any further questions.
Kind regards,
Official Information & Privacy Team
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Blair Robson
31 Melrose Rd, Island Bay
Wellington 6011
02108770452
17/12/2025
Official Information Requests
Wellington City Council
PO Box 2199
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to request information under section 10 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA).
I seek the following details regarding noise complaints associated with the property located at 13 Pirie Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington:
- The total number of noise complaints received by the Council for this address over the period from 1 January 2023 to 1 December 2025
- For each complaint, where available and without breaching privacy obligations:
- The date and time the complaint was lodged.
- A general description of the nature of the noise issue (e.g., loud music, machinery).
- Any actions taken by the Council in response (e.g., warnings issued, abatement notices).
- The outcome or resolution of the complaint.
I understand that personal information, such as the identities of complainants or residents, may be withheld under section 7(2)(a) of LGOIMA or the Privacy Act 2020 to protect privacy. In such cases, please provide redacted or aggregated information where possible.
This request is made as part of the due diligence phase of tendering an offer to buy the freehold title at 13 Pirie Street.
Please acknowledge receipt of this request promptly and provide the information as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than 20 working days from the date of receipt, in accordance with section 13 of LGOIMA. If any charges apply under section 13(1A), kindly notify me in advance. I prefer to receive the response electronically via email.
Should you require any clarification to process this request, please contact me at the details provided above.
Thank you for your assistance.
Yours sincerely,
Blair Robson
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