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Pōneke Promise update

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From: John

Dear New Zealand Police,

I am writing to request further information regarding the Pōneke Promise initiative operating in Courtenay Place, in partnership with Wellington City Council. I understand this initiative involves collaboration between Police and ambulance services to enhance public safety during peak nightlife periods.

I would appreciate clarification on the following:

Funding
a. Which organisation(s) fund this initiative?
Team Structure
a. What is the standard staffing model for the teams involved?
b. How many teams are typically deployed at any one time?
Operational Activity
a. What is the approximate number of Police-related incidents attended by these teams (e.g. per weekend or annually)?
b. Of these incidents, how many require escalation or additional Police resources?
Nature of Demand
a. What are the most common types of incidents attended?
b. What proportion are alcohol or drug-related?
Operational Impact
a. Has the initiative reduced demand on frontline Police units (e.g. PST)?
b. Has it improved response times or allowed redeployment to higher-priority incidents?
Safety
a. What risks have been identified for staff operating within this model?
b. Have there been any reported assaults or safety incidents involving staff?
Evaluation
a. Has New Zealand Police formally evaluated the effectiveness of this initiative?
b. What measures are used to determine its success?

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,
John

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Tēnā koe John,

 

I acknowledge receipt of your information request below, received by
Police on 21/04/2026.

 

Your request reference number is IR-01-26-14080.

 

Pursuant to section 15(1) of the Official Information Act 1982, Police
have up to 20 working days to respond to your request commencing from the
day after it was received. Working days do not include weekends or public
holidays or the summer holiday period (25 December to 15 January).

 

Police are currently managing a large number of information requests. If
you are required to meet a specific court date or have another reason for
urgency, please notify us.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Josh - JJXY51

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Dear John,

 

o I write to advise you that Police require an extension of time until
Friday the 12^th of June 2026 in which to provide you with a proper
response to your information request.
o Your request relates to the Poneke Promise initiative, and the
reference number is IR-01-26-14080.
o Pursuant to s.15A of the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) the
reasons for this extension are.

I. Your request contains multiple questions regarding a multi-agency
initiative.
II. Consultations necessary to make a decision on the request are
such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be
made within the original time limit.

o You have the right under s.28(3) of the OIA to make a complaint to an
Ombudsman about the extension.

 

 

AKEA30

Supervisor
Information Requests | Service Group

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