LGOIMA Request Details: LG2395

Date received: 15/10/2025

Requested information: Information about MDC traffic counting contract

Status: With Subject Matter Expert

Response:

I refer to your official information request dated 15 October 2025. 

Part of the information you have requested is below. However, we have decided to refuse your request for information which relates to price awarded for the contract under section 7(2) (b) (ii) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act, as we believe it would be likely to unreasonably prejudice the commercial position of the subject of the information. 

When was it last awarded? 
It was awarded in July 2025. 

Who was it awarded to? 
This is awarded to Roading Logistics Limited 

What price was it awarded for? 
Refused under section 7(2) (b) (ii) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act, as we believe it would be likely to unreasonably prejudice the commercial position of the subject of the information. 

When does the current contract expire?  
 The current contract expires June 2026 

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz  or freephone 0800 802 602.

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