To whom it may concern,

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information regarding the regulatory oversight and safety assessments of Tesla’s "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) Supervised software within New Zealand:

1. Communications regarding FSD v14 update: All correspondence (including emails, meeting minutes, and briefing notes) between NZTA/Waka Kotahi and Tesla Motors New Zealand (or their representatives) since October 1, 2025, specifically mentioning "FSD v14", "Version 14", or upcoming software architecture changes related to automated driving.

2. Hardware 3 (HW3) & FSD v12 Assessment: Any internal reports, safety evaluations, or regulatory assessments held by the Vehicle Standards or Regulatory Standards teams concerning the deployment of FSD v12 (or subsequent sub-versions) on Hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles in New Zealand. This includes any documentation discussing the hardware’s capability to meet New Zealand's safety requirements for "supervised" automated systems.

3. Approval and Compliance Documentation: Any documents outlining NZTA’s position or "approval" status (whether formal or informal) regarding the transition of FSD features from Hardware 4 (HW4) to Hardware 3 (HW3) suites in the New Zealand fleet.

4. External Advice: Any reports or advice received from the Ministry of Transport or external technical consultants regarding the safety implications of Tesla's recent FSD software updates (v12 and v14) on New Zealand roads.

5. Release timeframe for the upcoming V14 update and scheduled rollout for New Zealand users.

Guidance on Public Interest and "Commercial Sensitivity":
I am aware that some technical specifications may be subject to Section 9(2)(b)(ii) of the OIA. However, please note:
* I am not seeking trade secrets or proprietary source code.
* I am seeking NZTA's regulatory response and safety outlook on these technologies.
* As these systems operate on public roads, there is an overriding public interest (Section 9(1)).

If any part of this is rejected, I request you release the remaining parts through 1-5 of what I have request. I request the information in a searchable electronic format.

Yours faithfully,
Catherine H