Tēnā koe Katy,

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Your reference number is IR-01-26-6278.

You can expect a response to your request on or before 20 March 2026 unless an extension is needed.

Ngā mihi

Jonelle|Advisor: Ministerial Services |(she/her)
Policy & Partnerships |Police National Headquarters |

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From: Katy B <[FOI #33787 email]>
Sent: Friday, 20 February 2026 5:10 pm
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Official Information request - Road side drug testing infringements

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Tēnā koe,

I am very interested in the roadside drug testing that has been rolled out in Wellington. I note a release today stating that seven infringement notices have been issued.

I request, under the Official Information Act 1982:

- A breakdown on whether the seven infringements announced on 20/2/26 were due to a positive drug result or refusal of a drug test

- If positive, a breakdown on which substances led to an infringement

- How many, if any, infringements had a medical defence

- Any comments on how rolling out standardised roadside drug testing may unfairly disadvantage medicinal cannabis users.

I really appreciate all of your important mahi and look forward to your response.

Ngā mihi nui,

Katy B

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