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How do I make a request for official information concerning my speeding offences?

webadmin — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 01:08:08 +0000

To request, go to Infringement Services forms.

It should be noted that information requested under the OIA runs separately to the infringement process and does not pause, extend, or remove your obligation to either request a court hearing, or pay the infringement fee by the final due date.

Audience:

Concerned neighbours/friends/relatives

Infringement (PIB) question type:

Official Information Request

Dispute

How do I make a request for official information?

webadmin — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 22:25:22 +0000

You may ask Police for official information you think Police holds. This type of information request is covered by the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), not the Privacy Act. The information may be available on the Police website, or you can make a request for it under the OIA.

The OIA entitles you to ask Police for:

any specified official information
information about internal policies, principles, rules or guidelines
information about a person other than yourself

Requests seeking information about another person (a third party) are processed under the Official Information Act. Considerations include:

the privacy of the other person
how old the information is
your relationship to the other person
the public interest in release.

You may complete and submit your request online at http://www.police.govt.nz/oiarequest.

Alternatively, you may download the Request for official information form, or write a letter or email, and deliver your completed request by hand or post or email to your nearest Police station or District Headquarters or Police National Headquarters.

Some guidance on making an OIA request is included on the Police form.

You can expect a reply within 20 working days of receipt of your request, unless an extension of that timeframe is notified.

Audience:

Concerned neighbours/friends/relatives

How do I request information about myself?

webadmin — Mon, 15 Jun 2015 23:36:15 +0000

You may ask Police for personal information you think Police holds about yourself. This type of information request is covered by the Privacy Act, not the Official Information Act.

You may complete and submit your request (including uploaded attachments) online. Visit the "Request information about yourself "section to learn more.

Alternatively, you may download the Request for personal information form, or write a letter or email (noting the evidence of identity and other requirements in the form) and deliver your completed request by hand or post or email to your nearest Police station or District Headquarters or Police National Headquarters.

You can expect a reply within 20 working days of receipt of your request, unless an extension of that timeframe is notified.

Some guidance on making a Privacy Act request is included on the Police form.

If you require a copy of your criminal record (sometimes called a criminal conviction history or Police clearance certificate), please visit the Ministry of Justice website on criminal records.

How do I update my address in Police records?

webadmin — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 03:13:55 +0000

If you have changed your address or other contact details since your firearms licence was issued, you are required by law to let us know. Visit our "Managing my firearms and requirements" page.

To update your address for infringement notices (tickets), car registration notifications or your driver licence, use the NZ Transport Agency Transaction Centre.

If you are on the Victim Notification Register, update your details with the Department of Corrections.

If you need to update your address for any other reason, please visit your local police station.

Audience:

People paying tickets/infringements

Victims of crime

Someone I have vetted believes the information about them is incorrect. What can be done?

webadmin — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:45:22 +0000

Police vetting is completed based upon the information provided as follows:

The applicants completed and signed 'Consent to Disclosure of Information' form
That the agency has verified actual identity i.e. drivers licence
That the agency has correctly submitted the vetting information
That the vettor has processed the vetting request correctly
That the Police Vetting Service has sufficient QA checks to confirm agreed workmanship standards have been met.

Police recommend that the organisation discusses information released as part of the vetting result with the person vetted before making an employment decision in order to consider the individual's view or explanation.

Potential employees are also to be given the opportunity to view any personal information provided by Police and to correct this if necessary (under the Privacy Act).

A correction may be sought by e-mail to QA.vetting@police.govt.nz or in writing to:

The Manager
Police Vetting Service
Police National Headquarters
PO Box 3017
WELLINGTON

The Police Vetting Service will in the first instance confirm that the information released was processed correctly.

If the vetting result is accurate, the voluntary fingerprint process can be used to establish identity. A letter will be sent to the applicant outlining this process.

I have lost my file/event number for a crime I reported. What should I do?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:27:37 +0000

If you reported lost property or intentional property damage using our online reporting service please call us on 105 or visit the police station where you first made the report.

Audience:

Victims of crime

I'm researching my family tree and I want to know if you have any information about a person who worked for police many years ago. Can you help?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:27:22 +0000

Any requests seeking information about another person are processed under the Official Information Act. Considerations include

the privacy of the other person
how old the information is
your relationship to the other person.

Learn more about Requesting information about others.

You may complete your request online at http://www.police.govt.nz/oiarequest.

You can expect a reply within 20 working days of receipt of your request, unless an extension of that timeframe is notified.

How can I get a copy of my driving record?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:26:56 +0000

Call the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) on 0800 822 422 about all matters relating to driver licensing and records.

You can apply to the NZTA to obtain the following:

Demerit Points and Suspension History Report - this report contains the details of any demerit points or demerit point suspensions which have been recorded on your licence record within the last seven years
Demerit Point Summary - this is a printout of any active demerit points recorded on your driver licence record. Active demerit points are points for offences incurred within the last two years or are points for which the licence holder is currently suspended.

There is a charge for this service.

How can I have my fingerprints taken? I need them for an employment/immigration check.

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:26:33 +0000

There are locations across New Zealand where fingerprinting services for immigration and employment checks are available. These services are provided by private businesses.

Private Business providing these services can be found by searching ‘New Zealand Fingerprinting’ online.

Anyone seeking these fingerprinting services in their local area should check the direction from the authority requiring their fingerprints on their format/template and other application requirements, as these vary from country to country.

It is likely you will need to produce your passport, or another form of suitable photo identification such as a valid driver’s licence as proof of identity.

Fingerprinting services for Immigration and employment checks will not be available at Police Stations in the regions where this service is met by private service businesses.

Outside of these areas, fingerprinting services may still be available from major Police stations.

South African nationals please note:

Fingerprinting services can be provided for South African documents that are non-enabling, such as: police checks, visa applications, work permits and extensions to stay.

However, fingerprinting services cannot be provided for South African documents which are enabling, e.g. passports (permanent or temporary). This is because South African legislation dictates that only the South African High Commission staff are authorised to take fingerprints for these applications. South African nationals requiring fingerprints for enabling documents will need to contact the South African High Commission in Wellington for assistance.

I'm applying for a job. How serious does a conviction have to be before I declare it on my application form?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:26:32 +0000

Whether you indicate you have had convictions on an application form depends on whether you are eligible to be “clean slated” under the Criminal Records (Clean Slate ) Act 2004. This Act allows you to conceal your convictions if you meet all of the following conditions:

No convictions within the last seven years
Never been sentenced to a custodial sentence e.g. imprisonment
Corrective Training, borstal
Never been ordered by a Court following a criminal case to be detained in a hospital due to your mental condition, instead of being sentenced
Not been convicted of a “specified offence” (e.g. sexual offending against children and young people or the mentally impaired)
Paid in full any fine, reparation, or costs ordered by the Court in a criminal case
Never been indefinitely disqualified from driving.

For more information visit the Ministry of Justice website’s section about criminal records.

�ٴ��� - Criminal and other records

How do I make a request for official information concerning my speeding offences?

How do I make a request for official information?

How do I request information about myself?

How do I update my address in Police records?

Someone I have vetted believes the information about them is incorrect. What can be done?

I have lost my file/event number for a crime I reported. What should I do?

I'm researching my family tree and I want to know if you have any information about a person who worked for police many years ago. Can you help?

How can I get a copy of my driving record?

How can I have my fingerprints taken? I need them for an employment/immigration check.

I'm applying for a job. How serious does a conviction have to be before I declare it on my application form?

�ٴ�� - Criminal and other records