Kia ora James,

I acknowledge receipt of your official information request to the CAA for 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)

Under the OIA request the following:

All communications if any, notifying the CAA that a drone will be filming the hikoi on the motorway and part way up the Harbour bridge.

All communications if any, granting permission a drone could be used to film over the road corridors and part way up the Harbour bridge, if applicable.

Confirmation that the drone pilot was CAA qualified.

Is the CAA currently investigating any unauthorised drone use concerning the hikoi harbour bridge crossing?"

We received your request on 18/11/2024. We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in any event no later than 16 December 2024, being 20 working days after the day your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
Your request is being handled by the OIA team. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us at [CAA request email] with the reference 25/OIR/119
If any additional factors come to light which are relevant to your request, please do not hesitate to contact us so that these can be considered.

Nga Mihi,
Official Information Team | Tîma Môhiohio Whai Mana
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Kia ora James,

 

Please refer to the attached letter for a decision on your request,
25/OIR/119 with the CAA.

 

Nga Mihi,

Official Information Team | Tīma Mōhiohio Whai Mana

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Kia ora James,

 

Please refer to the attached letter for supplementary information provided
by the CAA in response to your request 25/OIR/119.

 

Nga Mihi,

Official Information Team | Tīma Mōhiohio Whai Mana

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Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand  || Aviation Security Service

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Email: [1][email address]

* Level 15, Asteron Centre, 55 Featherston Street, Wellington 6011, New
Zealand

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