2012-Nov 02: Fiji police certificates

Visa Pak 89: Information about how Fiji police certificates can now be released under the Official Information Act

Visa Paks

2 November 2012

Fiji police certificates can now be released if requested under the Privacy or Official Information Act.

When releasing Fiji police certificates, there is a requirement to withhold certain information. The CRO number, any other Fiji Police reference, and the preparing officer's name must be withheld under section 27 (1) (b) (i) - prejudice the entrusting of information to the Government of New Zealand on a basis of confidence by the government of any other country or any agency of such a government.

You should advise requestors that INZ are withholding Fiji Police reference numbers and the preparing officer's name.