27 May 2024
File Ref: OIAPR-1274-23-63-26495
Craig Innes
By em
ail: [FYI request #26395 email]
Tēnā koe Craig
Request for information 2024-091
I refer to your request for information dated 10 April 2024, which was received by Greater
Wellington Regional Council (Greater Wellington) on 29 April 2024 via Hutt City Council. You have
requested the following:
“Please provide all information relating to the pest control operation described on Facebook as
follows:
Awareness Post for those who frequently use these areas.
If not aware or didn't see sign posted regarding Hunting Cull Operation Happening Now 20/03/24 -
12/04/24
Location: Wainuiomata Area across
ECNZ Road & Firebreaks
Waiu Park &Trail & MTB Park & Surrounding Areas It is near completion but still wanted to let the
community and frequent users know.
Map is approximate area coverage.
If you need more info contact HCC 04 5706666
Please ensure that you provide all geographic information relating to the operation.
Please provide all publicity relating to the operation and all communications with affected or
neighbouring landowners.”
Greater Wellington’s response follows:
Attachment 1 includes:
• maps of geographic information relating to the operation referred to in the Facebook post
showing operational boundary, warning sign locations, known recreational tracks inside the
operational area, contractor hunting tracks, contractor drone flight paths and ungulate kill
location
• warning signage used. Warning signs were installed at location indicated on the 18 March
2024 and removed on the 19 April 2024
Wellington office
Upper Hutt
Masterton office
0800 496 734
PO Box 11646
PO Box 40847
PO Box 41
www.gw.govt.nz
Manners St, Wellington 6142
1056 Fergusson Drive
Masterton 5840
[email address]
• communications with affected or neighbouring landowners.
We have withheld the name and contact information of individuals in the communications with
affected or neighbouring landowners under section 7(2)(a) of the Local Government Official
Information and Meetings Act 1987 in order to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that
of deceased natural persons.
We have considered whether the public interest in the requested information outweighs Greater
Wellington’s need to withhold certain aspects of the requested information. As a result, we do not
consider that the public interest outweighs Greater Wellington’s reason for withholding parts of the
document under the grounds identified above.
If you have any concerns with the decision(s) referred to in this letter, you have the right to request
an investigation and review by the Ombudsman under section 27(3) of the Local Government Official
Information and Meetings Act 1987.
Please note that it is our policy to proactively release our responses to official information requests
where possible. Our response to your request will be published shortly on Greater Wellington’s
website with your personal information removed.
Nāku iti noa, nā
Lian Butcher Kaiawhina Matua Taiao | Group Manager Environment
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