Kia ora,   

We acknowledge receipt of your official information request dated 4 June
2026.  
   
You have requested:  
   
Approximately 2 years ago (appx 2023 or 2024), a fiber optic inspection
system was used to inspect stormwater pipes in Motueka to determine the
source of stormwater entering wastewater pipes in Motueka.  I am
requesting the results of these inspections.  My primary interest is in
what percentage of sources are connected to a residence (down pipes or
gully traps) and what percentage is from other sources, and if possible
what the other sources are.
   
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and, in
any event, no later than 2 July 2026, being 20 working days after the day
your request was received. If we are unable to respond by then, we
will notify you of an extension of that timeframe. For requests that are
likely to involve substantial collation and/or research, there may be a
charge for staff time. However, if this is the case, we will advise you
before we process your request, giving you the opportunity to decide
whether to proceed with the request.   
 
In cases where the Council's response provides information that
is identified to be of general public interest, the response may be
published on the Councils website.  If your request is published, all
personal information, including your name and contact details, will be
removed. 
   

The legal team is handling your request. If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact the team at [1][email address]. If
any additional factors relevant to your request come to light, please do
not hesitate to contact us so that these can be considered.  
   
Yours sincerely 

Legal Services Officer

 

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LGOIMA
LGOIMA Requests
Call  +64 3 543 8400   |   [2][Tasman District Council request email]
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Kia ora,   

We refer to your official information request dated 4 June 2026.  Our
response is attached.

Regards,
Legal Services Officer

 

From: LGOIMA <[Tasman District Council request email]>
Sent: Thursday, 4 June 2026 12:25 pm
To: DOCO <[FOI #34852 email]>
Subject: LGOIMA request - Results of fiber optic wastewater inspections
Motueka - Reference: 3610

 

Kia ora,   

We acknowledge receipt of your official information request dated 4 June
2026.  
   
You have requested:  
   
Approximately 2 years ago (appx 2023 or 2024), a fiber optic inspection
system was used to inspect stormwater pipes in Motueka to determine the
source of stormwater entering wastewater pipes in Motueka.  I am
requesting the results of these inspections.  My primary interest is in
what percentage of sources are connected to a residence (down pipes or
gully traps) and what percentage is from other sources, and if possible
what the other sources are.
   
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and, in
any event, no later than 2 July 2026, being 20 working days after the day
your request was received. If we are unable to respond by then, we
will notify you of an extension of that timeframe. For requests that are
likely to involve substantial collation and/or research, there may be a
charge for staff time. However, if this is the case, we will advise you
before we process your request, giving you the opportunity to decide
whether to proceed with the request.   
 
In cases where the Council's response provides information that
is identified to be of general public interest, the response may be
published on the Councils website.  If your request is published, all
personal information, including your name and contact details, will be
removed. 
   

The legal team is handling your request. If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact the team at [1][email address]. If
any additional factors relevant to your request come to light, please do
not hesitate to contact us so that these can be considered.  
   
Yours sincerely 

Legal Services Officer

 

  ​​​​
LGOIMA
LGOIMA Requests
Call  +64 3 543 8400   |   [2][Tasman District Council request email]
Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050, NZ
[3][IMG] [4][IMG] [5][IMG]
This e-mail is confidential and may be subject to legal professional
privilege. If you are not the named addressee, please delete the
message and notify us of the error. You must not copy, use, or
disclose this communication, or any attachments or information in it.
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