Kia ora Tony

 

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April 2023.

 

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require staff names and contact details.

 

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us by email at [1][NZTA request email].

 

Ngâ mihi

 

Ministerial Services
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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tony <[FOI #22166 email]>
Sent: Monday, 20 March 2023 8:30 pm
To: Official Correspondence <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Auckland bus plunge

 

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Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

 

Under the OIA I request the following:

 

1. What assessment of the risk that a bus (specifically, a double decker
bus) could fall into Auckland harbour after falling off Auckland Harbour
bridge (for example, after a strong gust of wind)?

 

2. What mitigation is in place to manage the risk that a bus could fall
into Auckland harbour from Auckland Harbour bridge?

 

3. What consideration has been given to preventing double decker busses
from driving on the outside lane of the Auckland Harbour bridge, to reduce
the possibility of them falling into the harbour below?

 

Many thanks.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Tony

 

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Kia ora Tony

 

Transferring the request you made under the Official Information Act 1982

 

Thank you for your email below requesting information under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act).

The information you have requested is more closely connected with the
functions of Auckland Transport than with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Therefore, Waka Kotahi is transferring your request to Auckland Transport
under section 14 of the Act.

The time limit for their response to you is 20 working days from 22 March
2023 so you can expect a response from Auckland Transport on or before 21
April 2023.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tony <[5][FOI #22166 email]>
Sent: Monday, 20 March 2023 8:30 pm
To: Official Correspondence <[6][email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Auckland bus plunge

 

CAUTION: The sender of this email is from outside Waka Kotahi. Do not
click links, attachments, or reply unless you recognise the sender’s email
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Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

 

Under the OIA I request the following:

 

1. What assessment of the risk that a bus (specifically, a double decker
bus) could fall into Auckland harbour after falling off Auckland Harbour
bridge (for example, after a strong gust of wind)?

 

2. What mitigation is in place to manage the risk that a bus could fall
into Auckland harbour from Auckland Harbour bridge?

 

3. What consideration has been given to preventing double decker busses
from driving on the outside lane of the Auckland Harbour bridge, to reduce
the possibility of them falling into the harbour below?

 

Many thanks.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Tony

 

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Kia ora Tony,

Auckland Transport (AT) acknowledges receipt of your request for official
information dated the 22^nd of March 2023 relating to bus services
travelling on Auckland Harbour Bridge.

We hope to respond to your request as soon as possible, but not later than
the 21^st of April 2023, which is 20 working days after the day your
request was received. If we aren’t able to respond to your request by
then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

Your case is being managed by Ashleigh, who is one of our LGOIMA Business
partners. If you have any further queries, you can contact the team on
(09) 355 3553 during business hours, quoting Local Government Official
Information request number CAS-705005-H3X0Z8.

Ngâ mihi,

Peter | Customer Care Coordinator
Customer Care| Case Management
Level 5, 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
P 09 355 3553
[1]www.at.govt.nz

Visit [2]Auckland flood-impacted road repair and recovery programme for
information regarding road closures and AT’s recovery and repair programme
Visit Waka Kotahi [3]NZTA Traffic Updates for Auckland Region's state
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Aucklanders are being kept informed via [4]Auckland Emergency Management
 

Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

Under the OIA I request the following:

1. What assessment of the risk that a bus (specifically, a double decker
bus) could fall into Auckland harbour after falling off Auckland Harbour
bridge (for example, after a strong gust of wind)?

2. What mitigation is in place to manage the risk that a bus could fall
into Auckland harbour from Auckland Harbour bridge?

3. What consideration has been given to preventing double decker busses
from driving on the outside lane of the Auckland Harbour bridge, to reduce
the possibility of them falling into the harbour below?

Many thanks.

Yours faithfully,

Tony

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Kia ora Tony,
 
I’ve attached the official information you asked for
On 22 March 2023, you asked for information regarding bus services
travelling on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

I have attached a response from Darek Koper - Group Manager of Metro
Services.
I have also attached a supporting document.
 
Should you believe that we have not dealt with your request appropriately,
you are able to make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman in
accordance with section 27(3) of the LGOIMA Act and seek an investigation
and review in regard to this matter.
You can contact the Ombudsman at [1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
 
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case.

Nga mihi,

Ashleigh | LGOIMA Business Partner
Customer Care Engagement | Customer Experience
Auckland Transport
20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland 1010
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