24 February 2023
Ref: DOIA 2223-1325
Keiran Reed
[FYI request #21435 email]
Tēnā koe Keiran
Thank you for your email of 16 December 2022 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information:
I’m requesting ALL information regarding 5G Masts, small cells, Antennas and lighting within
NPDC’s area of operations. I’m also seeking to clarify the frequencies & levels of radiation being
emitted by each local mast, small cell, antenna and lighting In invercargill region, And do the smart
UV /Led street lights have cameras in them. IM Also Requesting Any Information Regarding the use
of Quantum Physics, Technology , in the skies of Southland it appears to be a network of Drones ,
connected to Quantum dots or nodes , Appears to look Like an Algorithm of a human brain, Nodes
representing, neurons , Or possiblly Neuro link
On 16 January 2023, MBIE notified you that we had transferred the below part of your request to
Invercargill City Council (ICC), as this information is not held by MBIE:
And do the smart UV /Led street lights have cameras in them.
Regarding the following part of your request:
IM Also Requesting Any Information Regarding the use of Quantum Physics, Technology , in the
skies of Southland it appears to be a network of Drones , connected to Quantum dots or nodes ,
Appears to look Like an Algorithm of a human brain, Nodes representing, neurons , Or possiblly
Neuro link
MBIE does not hold any information related to this, and could not identify another agency that holds this
information. We contacted the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)
who both confirmed they do not hold any information related to this part of your request.
MBIE is therefore refusing this part of your request under section 18(e) of the Act, as the document alleged
to contain the information requested does not exist or, despite reasonable efforts to locate it, cannot be
found.
Regarding the following part of your request:
I’m requesting ALL information regarding 5G Masts, small cells, Antennas and lighting within
NPDC’s area of operations. I’m also seeking to clarify the frequencies & levels of radiation being
emitted by each local mast, small cell, antenna and lighting In invercargill region
MBIE publishes information relating to all licenced radio transmitters on the New Zealand Register of Radio
Frequencies database, which is located at rrf.rsm.govt.nz. By following the “Search Licenses” tab you will
be directed to a page where you can refine your search by Location or District. A map will then be displayed,
showing the location of cell towers. After selecting a tower, a popup window should appear on the map.
Following the “License Id” link on this popup window will redirect you to another page which displays the
frequencies this tower is licensed to transmit in, and also the power measured in dBW. Power (dBW)
correlates to the maximum radiofrequency (RF) radiation licenced at a site.
As this information is publicly available, MBIE is refusing this part of your request under section 18(d) of
the Act.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further assistance,
please contact [email address].
Please note that this response, with your personal details removed, may be published on the MBIE website:
https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/published-official-
information-act-requests/
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information
about how to make a complaint is available at http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800
802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Daniel O’Grady
Manager, Radio Spectrum Policy and Planning
Digital, Communications and Transformation
