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### Viewing cable 05WELLINGTON28, COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR HARRIS AND WILLIAMS,

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05WELLINGTON28 | 2005-01-12 18:06 | 2011-04-28 00:12 | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | Embassy Wellington

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    This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.

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    UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 WELLINGTON 000028

    SIPDIS

    SENSITIVE

    SINGAPORE FOR TSA
    EAP/ANP - TRAMSEY

    E.O. 12958: N/A
    TAGS: OTRA EAIR CW NZ
    SUBJECT:  COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR HARRIS AND WILLIAMS,
    JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 12, 2005

    REF:  SINGAPORE 3629

    ¶1.  (SBU) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to
    Transportation Security Administration Officials Francis
    ¶E. Harris and Lisa A. Williams, to travel to Rarotonga,
    Cook Islands from January 29 - February 5, 2005, and
    Auckland, New Zealand from February 5 - 12, 2005.  The
    purpose of this visit is to conduct airport assessments in
    accordance with the International Civil Aviation
    Organization's standards and recommended practices, and to
    inspect the air carriers subject to U.S. regulations.

    ¶2.  (U) Embassy will make hotel reservations and schedule
    meetings, as requested.  All relevant information will be
    sent via email to Singapore and Sydney contacts.

    ¶3.  (SBU) Embassy point of contact is Economic Officer Joy
    Yamamoto.  Contact details are as follows:

    Office:  644-462-6182
    Fax:     644-472-3537
    Cell:    027-446-4467
    E-mail:  YamamotoJO@state.gov

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    NEW ZEALAND
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    ¶4.  (SBU) All TDY visitors to Embassy Wellington are
    required to report to the Regional Security Office for a
    security briefing if they have not completed an approved
    overseas personal security training course.

    ¶5.  (U) Visitors should use local taxi service, which is
    generally safe, reliable and frequent.  Taxi fare from the
    airport to downtown Auckland hotels is approximately
    NZD60.00.

    ¶6.  (U) Travelers can exchange currency at the airport
    upon arrival and ATM machines are readily available
    throughout New Zealand.  Check cashing privileges at the
    Embassy are limited to traveler's checks only up to USD
    300.00 daily.  Personal checks will not be accepted.

    ¶7.  (SBU) Biosecurity Fines:

    The Government of New Zealand instituted fines for non-
    declared biosecurity hazards on travelers entering New
    Zealand with undeclared plant, animal or food material.
    Travelers found carrying these undeclared items will be
    immediately fined NZD200.00 (USD150.00).  Biosecurity is a
    serious issue in New Zealand and fines will be
    administered immediately and without warnings.

    ¶8.  (SBU) Security Information:

    a.  (SBU) All U.S. citizen personnel serving under the
    Chief of Mission authority in a temporary status of 30
    days or more must complete appropriate overseas personal
    security training prior to travel (04 State 66580).
    Employees who have completed the Security Overseas Seminar
    course at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) after June
    1, 2000, meet this requirement.  All other TDY personnel
    must either (1) complete the approved seminar at FSI
    entitled "Serving Abroad for Families and Employees"
    (SAFE), or (2) have their agency certify to the Department
    of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security that the employee
    has undergone equivalent security training.  The contact
    for this training is Assistant Director for Training at
    (703) 205-2617.  Country clearance will not be granted for
    any traveler with planned TDY in excess of 30 days if this
    information is not stated/certified.  POC for additional
    information is RSO Wellington.

    b.  (SBU) The U.S. Mission in New Zealand currently rates
    the threat from transnational and indigenous terrorism as
    low.  There are no terrorist groups or support groups
    believed to be operating in New Zealand at this time.  In
    light of the worldwide security alert all visitors should
    heighten their security awareness and report any unusual
    incidents to the Regional Security Officer.

    c.  (SBU) Anonymous telephonic threats and obscure threat
    mail have occasionally targeted U.S. diplomatic missions
    in New Zealand.  In response to U.S. policies and actions,
    various groups in New Zealand have demonstrated
    occasionally at the Embassy in Wellington and at the
    Consulate in Auckland.  These demonstrations are usually
    small and are peacefully conducted.  During these
    demonstrations, the host country police and protective
    services normally provide adequate protection to the
    Embassy and Consulate.

    d.  (SBU) New Zealand is considered a medium threat crime
    environment.  As such, Wellington and Auckland have
    experienced an increase in violent and petty crimes, but
    they are usually non-confrontational in nature.  However,
    home invasion robberies and assaults, once very rare, are
    becoming more frequent.  Burglaries and thefts occur
    countrywide but primarily in the large cities of Auckland,
    Christchurch and Wellington, and visitors should be
    especially aware that street crime, such as scams and
    pickpockets, is a daily occurrence in these cities.
    Common sense precautions should be taken, especially at
    night, to avoid becoming a target of opportunity.

    e.  (SBU) Generally, New Zealand does not play a
    significant role in the world drug situation; however,
    evidence indicates that New Zealand has been utilized as a
    transit point for shipments of Ecstasy, Heroin and Cocaine
    to Australia.  The most abused drugs in New Zealand are
    locally produced methamphetamine and cannabis.  There have
    been increased amounts of lab seizures and violent crime
    associated with groups attempting to control this market.

    f.  (U) All forms of public transportation are generally
    safe at all times of the day; however, at night visitors
    should use common sense precautions so as to not become a
    target of opportunity.

    g.  (U) The traffic situation in Auckland can be difficult
    with a moderate amount of congestion.  Visitors are
    advised that traffic drives on the left-hand side of the
    road.  Visitors are advised that traffic accidents are
    common and that it is safe to pull over so that police may
    take an accident report.  However, visitors who experience
    hostility or anti-American sentiment should depart the
    scene immediately and notify the RSO.

    h.  (U) Precautions should also be taken to not discuss
    sensitive or classified information outside secure
    environments or over unsecured and/or cellular telephones,
    and to securely safeguard classified or sensitive
    information at the Chancery and not at hotels or
    residences.

    i.  (U) Visitors should also be aware of the State
    Department's Consular Information sheet for New Zealand
    and the most recent Worldwide Caution Public
    Announcements, which are available via the Internet at
    http://travel.state.gov

    j.  (U) In essence, visitors to New Zealand must exercise
    appropriate caution and be alert to their surroundings
    with regard to their personal security.  Suspicious
    incidents/activities should be reported to RSO Wellington
    (Telephone (64)(4)462-6000, 24 hours/day).

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    COOK ISLANDS
    ------------

    ¶9.  (U) The Cook Islands is a Parliamentary democracy in
    free association with New Zealand, on which they rely for
    defense and assistance in meeting low-level security
    threats.  The Embassy is not aware of any specific threats
    to U.S. facilities or personnel at this time in the Cook
    Islands.  However, in light of the worldwide security
    alert all visitors should heighten their security
    awareness and report any unusual incidents to the Regional
    Security Office at the Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand.

    ¶10.  (U) Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist
    attacks in the U.S. and the November 2002 terrorist
    bombing in Bali, there has been concern that terrorists
    might seek to take advantage of the low level of security
    maintained in small island states such as the Cook Islands
    in order to target tourists in previously safe
    destinations.  New Zealand has worked with the Cook
    Islands to improve airport security in response to this
    possibility.  Terrorist actions may include, but are not
    limited to, suicide operations, bombings, or kidnapping.
    Possible threats include conventional weapons such as
    explosive devices or non-conventional weapons, including
    chemical or biological agents.  Terrorists do not
    distinguish between official and civilian targets.
    Targets may include facilities where Americans and other
    foreigners congregate or visit, such as residential areas,
    clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels,
    outdoor recreation events, resorts, and beaches.  U.S.
    citizens should increase their security awareness at such
    locations, avoid them, or switch to other locations where
    Americans in large numbers generally do not congregate.
    ¶11.  (U) The Cook Islands offshore finance industry has
    come under scrutiny regarding possible money laundering.
    The Cook Islands has been included on the OECD's list of
    non-cooperating states in the fight against money
    laundering.

    ¶12.  (U) As a result of recent military action in Iraq,
    there is a potential for retaliatory actions to be taken
    against U.S. citizens and interest throughout the world.
    Public demonstrations carry the potential for
    precipitating violence directed at American citizens.

    ¶13.  (U) U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a
    heightened state of alert and some have drawn down their
    dependents and/or personnel.  These facilities may
    temporarily close or suspend public services from time to
    time for security reasons.  In those instances, U.S.
    embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide
    emergency services to American citizens.  Monitor the
    local news and maintain contact with the nearest American
    Embassy or U.S. Consulate.

    ¶14.  (U) Crime:  Appropriate common sense precautions
    should be taken, especially at night, to avoid becoming a
    target of opportunity.

    ¶15.  (U) Weather:  Severe cyclones present a threat during
    the hurricane season, which is from November to March.

    Swindells

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