7.
If not why not? LINZ has not notified Police at this stage as the unauthorised
occupation has been a peaceful demonstration.
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
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact Nick Caddick on
04 494 2537 or [email address] .
Yours sincerely
Jerome Sheppard
Head of Crown Property
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2. Are you aware that the prison property is being used as a drag strip and if so,
what are you doing to apprehend the vandals?
LINZ is aware that antisocial behaviour has been happening near the former prison
since January 2021, including the incidents you refer to plus an increase in the
dumping of stolen cars. Since January, we have taken a number of steps to improve
security in order to minimise damage to Crown land and stop these antisocial
activities. As well as working closely with police, we have increased security patrols.
Three patrols are now carried out every day - two during the day and one at night -
with an additional patrol each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night.
3. Has your consent been obtained by the unlawful occupiers of the Nevay Road site
for the excavation work being undertaken and have the appropriate resource
consents been obtained and if not, what do you propose to do about stopping the
unlawful activity and remediating the damage to Crown property?
No consent has been given by LINZ for any work to be done during the occupation.
LINZ has issued a warning letter asking for works to cease and wil engage with the
occupier about remediating any damage caused.
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
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact the Ministerial
Support team at [email address].
Yours sincerely
under the Official Information Act
Sonya Wikitera
Head of Crown Property
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