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Information on fixed-site ocean temperature data (sampling < 3h) within NZ EEZ

RC made this Official Information request to Ministry for Primary Industries

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From: RC

Dear Ministry for Primary Industries,

I am a Master of Science student in Marine Science investigating internal waves. I am seeking information on whether the Ministry for Primary Industries holds any water temperature data collected by sensors fixed in place (for example, moorings, buoys or loggers) within New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone. If such datasets exist, please advise:

• The sampling frequency or interval between measurements (e.g., minutes or hours); and
• The geographic location(s) or area(s) where the sensors are deployed.

I am not requesting copies of the data themselves; I simply wish to know whether the data exists and, if so, the sampling rate and geographic coverage.

Yours faithfully,

RC

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Ministry for Primary Industries

Kia ora RC,

Thank you for your official information request received on 28 July 2025.

Your request below will be considered, and a decision provided in accordance with the requirements of the Official Information Act 1982.

If you have any questions regarding this request, please email [email address]

Ngā mihi,

Official Information Act Team
Government Services | Public Affairs
Ministry for Primary Industries – Manatū Ahu Matua
Charles Fergusson Building, 38-42 Bowen Street | PO Box 2526 | Wellington 6140 | New Zealand
Web: www.mpi.govt.nz

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From: Official Information Act
Ministry for Primary Industries

Attachment OIA25 0541 OIA Response Letter.pdf
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Tēnā koe RC, 

 

On behalf of Simon Lawrence, Director Science and Information, please find
attached a response to your request.

 

Ngā mihi,

 

Official Information Act Team

Government Services | Public Affairs

Ministry for Primary Industries | Charles Fergusson Building, 34-38 Bowen
Street | PO Box 2526 | Wellington | New Zealand 

Telephone: 0800 00 83 33 | Email: [1][email address] |
Web: [2]www.mpi.govt.nz

 

 

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