Police Callsign Information.
James M. made this Official Information request to New Zealand Police
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From: James M.
Dear New Zealand Police,
I would like to request the most current list of Police Radio callsigns.
If possible, I would like the list to include Callsign, location, and unit Descriptor. An example of this would be WLN1, Wellington, Senior Sergeant (Or appropriate).
I would also like updated versions of the following information:
(Similar to https://fyi.org.nz/request/8908/response...)
A list of current event type codes;
A list of current Incident codes;
A list of current result codes;
A list of current status codes;
A list of 2 digit station codes and associated station
A list of unit types and definitions i.e. I - 2-up PST vehicle.
Any policy documents relevant to implementation or use of the above information operationally.
Can you also advise the callsigns used by the Police ART (Armed Response Teams) during their use?
Ngaa mihi nui,
James.
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe James,
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.
Your reference number is IR-01-26-9176.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 14 April 2026 unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi
Jonelle|Advisor: Ministerial Services |(she/her)
Policy & Partnerships |Police National Headquarters |
-----Original Message-----
From: James M. <[FOI #34064 email]>
Sent: Friday, 13 March 2026 1:14 pm
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Official Information request - Police Callsign Information.
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Dear New Zealand Police,
I would like to request the most current list of Police Radio callsigns.
If possible, I would like the list to include Callsign, location, and unit Descriptor. An example of this would be WLN1, Wellington, Senior Sergeant (Or appropriate).
I would also like updated versions of the following information:
(Similar to https://fyi.org.nz/request/8908/response...)
A list of current event type codes;
A list of current Incident codes;
A list of current result codes;
A list of current status codes;
A list of 2 digit station codes and associated station A list of unit types and definitions i.e. I - 2-up PST vehicle.
Any policy documents relevant to implementation or use of the above information operationally.
Can you also advise the callsigns used by the Police ART (Armed Response Teams) during their use?
Ngaa mihi nui,
James.
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From: James M.
Dear Ministerial Services,
Just requesting an update on the status on this request.
Ngaa mihi
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Kia ora James
I apologise for the lateness of the response to your OIA. A response has been drafted and is proceeding through Police’s internal review and approval process. Unfortunately, I am unable to confirm a release date at this stage, but I can assure you we are endeavouring to get this to you as soon as practicable. You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this delay. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz.
Ngā mihi,
Tracy
Senior Advisor | Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
-----Original Message-----
From: James M. <[FOI #34064 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 21 April 2026 3:27 PM
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: OIA Acknowledgement IR-01-26-9176
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Dear Ministerial Services,
Just requesting an update on the status on this request.
Ngaa mihi
-----Original Message-----
Tēnā koe James,
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.
Your reference number is IR-01-26-9176.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 14 April 2026 unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi
Jonelle|Advisor: Ministerial Services |(she/her)
Policy & Partnerships |Police National Headquarters |
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Tēnā koe James
Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request, received by New Zealand Police on 13/3/2026.
Please accept our apologies for the delay in providing you with this
response.
Ngā mihi,
Siena (she/her)
Advisor - Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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addressee only and may contain privileged information. It may also be
subject to the provisions of section 50 of the Policing Act 2008, which
creates an offence to have unlawful possession of Police property. If you
are not the intended recipient of this message or have received this
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From: James M.
Dear Ministerial Services,
It appears the PDF attached has an error/is broken. Can this be reattached?
Yours sincerely,
James
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Kia ora James
I have reattached the PDF, hopefully you can access it this time.
Ngā mihi,
Siena (she/her)
Advisor - Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
-----Original Message-----
From: James M. <[FOI #34064 email]>
Sent: Friday, 22 May 2026 1:06 PM
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: OIA Response IR-01-26-9176
CAUTION: This email originated from outside the New Zealand Police Network. DO NOT click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and are assured that the content is safe.
Dear Ministerial Services,
It appears the PDF attached has an error/is broken. Can this be reattached?
Yours sincerely,
James
-----Original Message-----
Tēnā koe James
Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act request, received by New Zealand Police on 13/3/2026.
Please accept our apologies for the delay in providing you with this response.
Ngā mihi,
Siena (she/her)
Advisor - Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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WARNING
The information contained in this email message is intended for the addressee only and may contain privileged information. It may also be subject to the provisions of section 50 of the Policing Act 2008, which creates an offence to have unlawful possession of Police property. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or have received this message in error, you must not peruse, use, distribute or copy this message or any of its contents. Also note, the views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect those of the New Zealand Police. If you have received this message in error, please email or telephone the sender immediately
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WARNING
The information contained in this email message is intended for the addressee only and may contain privileged information. It may also be subject to the provisions of section 50 of the Policing Act 2008, which creates an offence to have unlawful possession of Police property. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or have received this message in error, you must not peruse, use, distribute or copy this message or any of its contents. Also note, the views expressed in this message may not necessarily reflect those of the New Zealand Police. If you have received this message in error, please email or telephone the sender immediately
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Grant Carroll left an annotation ()
You should definitely make a complaint to the Ombudsman requesting an investigation and review of this request James.
The original respones to your request was twenty-five working days after you made it which is in breach of the OIA as responses are supposed to be received within twenty working days.It is now twenty-one working days since Ministerial Services advised you that a response had been drafted and was proceeding through Police's internal review and approval process so their response is way overdue by twenty-six working days.
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