Total number of officers issued identification using a alias for covert 'undercover" purposesI
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From: Jarrod Sullivan
Dear New Zealand Police,
I would like to know how many drivers licensces are currently issued under alias details for the purpose of protecting true identities of undercover covert investigations.
obviously i realise there are personal security protections that occur so i would just like the total number currently only.
Yours faithfully,
Jarrod Sullivan
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe Jarrod,
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.
Your reference number is IR-01-26-12315.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 7 May 2026 unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi
Jonelle|Advisor: Ministerial Services |(she/her)
Policy & Partnerships |Police National Headquarters |
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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe Jarrod
Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request, received by New Zealand Police on 08/04/2026.
Ngā mihi,
Siena (she/her)
Advisor - Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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