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Stadium arrangements
Refused.
In NZ we don't have an internal review system: it is just there because the software was copied from the UK, where they do have it. The proper thig to...
Various GCSB Information
Request to Government Communications Security Bureau by Joshua Grainger. Annotated by Joshua Grainger on .
Partially successful.
Obtained this reply following a complaint to the Ombudsmen. I've filed a follow up complaint due to the refusal of the majority of my request: in parti...
Plans for "Boat People"
Partially successful.
In case anyone was wondering why I did this: it is a common move for agencies to fob off the more "political" requests to the Minister, who can respond...
The passport cancelled in 2010 was that of Hamilton man Mark Taylor. Media Coverage is here:
http://www.3news.co.nz/Suspected-NZ-terrorist-to-PM-Tha...
Arts program cuts information
Partially successful.
UC claimed that there was no correspondence with third party agencies over the proposed cuts. However, this story (http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/new...
Sigh. Message labs. I'm working on getting them sorted.
NCSC/CCIP Incident Report Statistics
Request to Government Communications Security Bureau by Joshua Grainger. Annotated by Joshua Grainger on .
Partially successful.
This information was voluntarily released by the GCSB after a complaint to the Ombudsmen. However, as you can see, I didn't receive all of what I asked...
Sky City host responsibility reports
Partially successful.
Seems that TVNZ has acquired this information:
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/problem-gambler-numbers-swell-skycity-4865152
Targets for public and private prisons
Successful.
Statement of intent (referred to in response) is here:
http://corrections.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/445082/SOI_10-11.pdf
2011 Referals to Police
Reported for administrator attention.
...The embarrasing moment in which you realized you misspelt "referrals" in the subject line of your OIA request.
Wrongful Imprionment and Wrongful Release Information
Partially successful.
And, yet again, I misspelt "imprisonment" in the subject line of my request. *sigh*
I should really check these things more carefully.
Looks like MED needs some OIA education: you don't need to disclose what organization you're part of (or the purpose of a request) in order to make an...
Number of sexual assaults in prison
Successful.
Kia Ora,
I made a similar request last year that you may find useful to compare with.
Available here:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/92803183/D11-4427...
Christchurch City Council CEO expenses
Partially successful.
They didn't answer the request fully - no receipts were included. Would be interesting to see what exactly was brought during some of those rather expe...
Various NZSIS Information
Request to New Zealand Security Intelligence Service by Joshua Grainger. Annotated by Joshua Grainger on .
Handled by post.
I like how after informing them that responses will be signed automatically, they email back, saying to remove their name *while signing their name to...
Police Interrogation Manuals
Successful.
Rang them; they clarified that there are three main documents, and then other, more specialized and practical training exercises that are developed fro...
It is likely that this request will be refused for the 2012 legislative program, as the Ombudsmen has previously ruled that it can be withheld under s9...
Number of strip searches carried out per year
Successful.
Hmm. This actually seems true, and may pose some issues for FYI in the future. I'd note that a body corporate incorporated in NZ has the right to issue...
Information regarding the Community Board Chairs' "Priority Earthquake Recovery Issues" requests
Successful.
How do I attach the attachments?
Sadly, this hasn't resulted in the release of any additional information, but has at least forced DoL to say why they are withholding.
Road accident data including date, time, location
Information not held.
Richard: try the NZTA - the national Crash Analysis System (CAS) should have the data you're looking for. This is collected by the Police (so you could...
Location of 100km road signs
Refused.
Weeell....
The relevant asset data is held in "RAMM" (Road Asset something something). It is, indeed, held in a linear position format (a kilometre o...
This clearly violates the Ministry of Justice's charging guidelines, which specify a free hour, and $38 for every half hour thereafter.
http://www.ju...
Automatic Number-Plate Recognition (ANPR) trials
Partially successful.
FYI - I saw one of these ANPR vans in use in Auckland in May 2012. It was parked on Alfriston Rd, Manurewa, with 2 video cameras on its roof aimed at e...
Citizenship Ceremonies
Partially successful.
I've emailed DIA directly (including a phone number) to clarify. Hope their substantive answer will be coming soon. Phil Lyth