Official Information Request - 22 August 2018

Sent: Tuesday, 28 August 2018 2:45 p.m.

Subject: TRIM: Official information request - fines for illegal dumping

I refer to your online official information request of 22 August 2018 for the number of fines issued by Rotorua Lakes Council for illegal dumping between 22 August 2016 and 22 August 2018.

Council has not issued any fines for illegal dumping during this period. To issue a fine Council has to have clear evidence that will stand in court (ie: CCTV footage clearly identifying the person or people, or a witness to the dumping). Any other identification - mail or identifying material in the dumped rubbish - is circumstantial and will not hold up in court.

As per the Act, we are obliged to advise that you may contact the Ombudsman at the address below if you have any concerns with the response provided by Council, by writing to:

The Office of the Ombudsman

PO Box 10 152

WELLINGTON 6143

Alternatively, you may email info@ombudsman.parliament.nz or use the online complaints form available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/make-a-complaint.

Regards