Official Information Request - 19 February 2019

Sent: Tuesday, 19 March 2019 9:53 a.m.

Subject: LGOIMA request - Tokorangi fire protection plan

I refer to your email of 19 February 2019 under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act, regarding the fire protection plan for the Tokorangi Forest.

From a fire perspective the Tokorangi Forest comes under Fire & Emergency NZ for response. There is no specific response plan for this part of the forest but rather a coordinated approach for all forest areas with appropriate resources available at all times and increased when certain trigger points are met - these are generally over the summer months October through March. During this period all available vegetation fire fighters are on standby including rural specific appliances and aerial capabilities.

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