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From: Greg <[6][FOI #34680 email]>
Sent: Monday, 11 May 2026 8:37 pm
To: Customer Services <[7][email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Fourth industrial revolution and
Smart city technologies

 

Dear Invercargill City Council,

Request under the Official Information Act

I am writing to formally request all documentation held by the
Invercargill City Council (ICC) regarding its role in, and implementation
of, initiatives associated with the "Fourth Industrial Revolution" (4IR)
and "Agenda 2030."

Specifically, I am requesting information concerning:

1. Strategic Role and Partnerships: Documentation detailing the ICC’s
involvement with the World Economic Forum (WEF), the United Nations (UN),
or financial entities such as Blackrock in relation to regional
development and corporate marketing strategies.
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2. Smart City Infrastructure: Technical specifications, procurement
details, and functionality reports regarding 5G/6G telecommunications
infrastructure and the recent installation of smart streetlights. This
includes information on any integrated technologies such as phased array
antennas or beam-forming capabilities.
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3. Data and Surveillance: Documentation regarding the purpose and
operational scope of the Makarewa Data Centre, including its integration
with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and satellite networks (such as Southpan
or Lockheed Martin systems).
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4. Public Health and Biotechnology: Any records or correspondence held by
the Council concerning "Transhumanism," the use of synthetic biology,
biodigital twins, neural engineering, or "Smartdust." This includes any
information regarding environmental monitoring or the presence of
biologically engineered specimens within the South Invercargill area.
​
5. Agile Regulation and Pilots: Documentation relating to the "Agile
Regulation Pilot" or any DARPA-related initiatives involving light
technology or frequency experimentation within the Invercargill district.

This request is made on behalf of concerned residents of Southland and New
Zealand who are seeking transparency regarding the covert rollout of these
systems. Given the significant implications of these technologies on
public privacy and biological autonomy, it is essential that the ICC
provides a comprehensive account of its current activities and future
intentions.

I look forward to your response within the statutory timeframe as required
by the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

Kind regards,

Yours faithfully,

Greg

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