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Topical and frequently requested OIAs

This page contains OIA requests that Police receives frequently, or OIAs about topical subjects or that are of high public interest.


fatigue 1
2 Jul 2024 3:32pm TenOne Magazine

Rest and refresh at Ruapehu

Police and partners stage fatigue stops to help drivers keep safe.More

1 min read
Bluey
1 Jul 2024 4:03pm TenOne Magazine

Constable Bluey 10-7!

What’s big, blue and fluffy? The newest addition to Feilding Blue Light – meet Constable Bluey! The local Blue Light Committee, headed by Youth Aid Officer Constable Allan...More

2 min read
firearm
1 Jul 2024 1:44pm TenOne Magazine

A nose for trouble

Patrolling his community returned more than just a positive step count for a Mataura cop. More

2 min read

Vehicle Theft Official Information Act proactive public releases (June 2024)

Date Published: 
June 2024

Reference

Date of request

Information requested
IR-01-24-10933 (PDF, 368KB) 29 March 2024

The total number of vehicles stolen in each region throughout New Zealand for the year 2023.
IR-01-24-12698 (PDF, 619 KB) 16 April 2024

The top 10 most stolen motorcycle models in New Zealand in 2023 and the number of theft incidents reported for each model.
Rabbit
27 Jun 2024 2:30pm TenOne Magazine

All ears at Rabbit Island

Young and old alike learn from simulated scenarios in learner driver event.More

3 min read
fish 1
26 Jun 2024 4:51pm TenOne Magazine

Keeping it reel!

Acting Sergeant Andrew Eastwick reports.More

2 min read
Marshall
26 Jun 2024 12:51pm TenOne Magazine

Fitness - a way of life

Constable shares his story for Men’s Health Month.More

3 min read

Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (June 2024)

Date Published: 
June 2024

In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

Reference

Date of request

Information requested
IR-01-24-7680 (PDF 671 KB) 24 March 2023

How many formerly registered E-category firearms were moved from E-category to either P or C category registers?

How many formerly registered E-category firearms were purchased by the Government during the buybacks?

How many formerly registered E-category firearms were moved to A-category? Please break down into amount of shotguns, and rimfire rifles if possible.

How many formerly registered E-category firearms were unaccounted for after the buyback period concluded? Could you please provide a breakdown of the number of shotguns, rimfire rifles, and centerfire rifles that are unaccounted for.

To the day this OIA is lodged, of the firearms that were unaccounted for in question 4, how many are still unaccounted for. If possible, breakdown into shotgun, rimfire, and centerfire firearms.