Official Information Request - CCTV Cameras

Sent: Wednesday, 23 February 2022 3:31 pm
Subject: LGOIMA request - CCTV cameras in Rotorua

I refer to your online LGOIMA request of 10 February 2022 regarding CCTV cameras in Rotorua, and respond below as per your request:

• A list of all CCTV cameras owned OR operated by the Rotorua Council, or any Council Controlled Organisations (CCO's).
  Attached is a list of CCTV cameras owned or operated by Rotorua Lakes Council
• A list of all CCTV cameras operated by Watchdog.
  No Council CCTV cameras are operated by Watchdog
• A list of all cameras used for Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) within Rotorua.
  Refer to the attached list
• A list of all cameras used by traffic enforcement e.g. red light, or speed cameras within Rotorua
  The cameras are not used specifically by traffic enforcement. The purpose for the cameras is listed in the attached spreadsheet.
  The below organisations have access to the cameras:
  - RLC actively monitors
  - Police monitor RLC and NZTA Waka Kotahi cameras (RLC share monitoring with the District Command Centre)
  - Tauranga Traffic Operations Centre have visibility through RLC cameras and are also linked into NZTA Waka Kotahi cameras for traffic flow monitoring
  - NZTA Waka Kotahi and RLC monitor and move the NZTA Waka Kotahi cameras to monitor traffic flow
• If possible, the brand & type of camera at each location. (e.g, Axis PTZ 360)

The camera brand is listed in the attached spreadsheet

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. The Ombudsman’s Office can be contacted by calling 0800 802 602, emailing info@ombudsman.parliament.nz, online at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz, or by post to The Ombudsman, PO Box 10152, Wellington 6143.

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Regards