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-----Original Message-----
From: James <[FOI #29234 email]>
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2024 10:39 AM
To: Official Correspondence <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Drone use

 

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Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

 

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 I request the following.

 

All communications concerning the requesting or granting of approval for
drone use above the motorway and part way up the harbour bridge on the
13th of November.

 

Confirmation received by NZTA that the drone pilot was CCA qualified.

 

Confirmation that a risk assessment undertaken by NZTA given the high risk
to motorists and public walking in the Hikoi. Please provide details and
communications.

 

Any communications/complaints from the 13th of November to date if any,
concerning unauthorised drone use to film the Hikoi.

 

Is the NZTA currently investigating unauthorised drone use on the motorway
and Harbour bridge relating to the Hikoi on the 13th of November?

 

Number of times drone use has been authorised by the NZTA in the last 10
years to film people crossing the Harbour bridge. Please provide details
of the event and date.

 

Thank you.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

James

 

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