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Lisa
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters

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From: James <[FOI #29230 email]>
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2024 9:53 AM
To: Ministerial Services <[email address]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Official Information request - Drone use

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Dear New Zealand Police,

Under the OIA I would like to request the following.

A drone was deployed on the 13th of November from the side of the harbour bridge to film the hikoi walking on the motorway and part way up the harbour bridge. The drone was directly above the hikoi and flew across travelling motorists on the road corridor. (please note this is not regarding the Greenpeace drone)

Were police aware at the time of a drone filming the hikoi on the motorway and part way up the harbour bridge? If yes, please provide all communications and details around this event.

Any notes, details and communications concerning permission given or requested regarding drone use to film the hikoi on the bridge and motorway.

Details of interactions if any, with the drone pilot on the day. Number of police tasked with overseeing the drone use on the day.

Number of police deployed in total, tasked specifically with the overseeing the safe crossing of the Harbour bridge by the hikoi.

Given the huge risk to public safety, measures taken by police to stop unauthorised drone use.

Was the Harbour bridge anti drone system triggered in any way, on the day of the hikoi? If yes, please provide details.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

James

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