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### Viewing cable 07WELLINGTON775, NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DAVID COHEN, THOMAS

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07WELLINGTON775 | 2007-10-25 20:35 | 2011-04-28 00:00 | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | Embassy Wellington

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    VZCZCXRO9576
    RR RUEHAP RUEHNZ
    DE RUEHWL #0775/01 2982035
    ZNR UUUUU ZZH
    R 252035Z OCT 07
    FM AMEMBASSY WELLINGTON
    TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 4827
    INFO RUEHNZ/AMCONSUL AUCKLAND 1511
    RUEHAP/AMEMBASSY APIA 0407
    RUEHSV/AMEMBASSY SUVA 0666

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    UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 WELLINGTON 000775

    SIPDIS

    SIPDIS

    SENSITIVE

    STATE FOR EAP/ANP

    E.O. 12985:  N/A
    TAGS: OTRA NZ
    SUBJECT:  NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DAVID COHEN, THOMAS
    VAJDA AND ALISA WONG

    REF:  STATE 146716

    ¶1.  (SBU) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to David
    Cohen, Thomas Vajda and Alisa Wong to travel to Auckland and
    Wellington, New Zealand from o/a November 7 - 17, 2007.  The purpose
    of this visit is to transit on the way to Apia and consultations
    with Consulate and Embassy staff and host government contacts.

    ¶2.  (U) Embassy understands David Cohen is only transiting Auckland
    and no assistance is requested.  Per your request Embassy and
    Consulate have made hotel reservations for Thomas Vajda and Alisa
    Wong (details below).  Meeting schedules for Mr. Vajda and Ms. Wong
    will be sent via email at a later date.

    Thomas Vajda
    Auckland:
    Jet Park Airport Hotel, 63 Westney Road, Mangere
    Ph. +64 9 275 4100, Fax. + 64 9 275 3291
    Confirmation No. 44427
    1 x Deluxe Room NZ$165
    IN: 14 November 2007
    OUT: 15 November 2007

    Wellington:
    Bolton Hotel, Corner of Bolton and Mowbray Streets
    Ph. +64 4 472 9966, Fax:   +64 4 472 9955
    Confirmation No. 16821
    1 Classic Studio NZ$202.50
    IN: 15 November 2007
    OUT: 16 November 2007

    Alisa Wong
    Auckland:
    Stamford Plaza, Albert Street, Auckland
    Ph. + 64 9 309 8888, Fax + 64 9 379 6445
    Booking No. 2335858
    1 x Deluxe Room NZ$208.13 per night
    IN: 15 November 2007
    OUT: 17 November 2007
    Credit card details are required to confirm this reservation

    ¶3.  (SBU) Embassy points of contact are listed below.

    Auckland, John Desrocher, Consul General
    Office:  649-377-1671
    Fax:     649-303-1069
    Cell:    027-434-3140
    E-mail:  desrocherjp@state.gov

    Wellington, Tom Walsh, Economic Officer
    Office:  644-462-6182
    Fax:     644-472-3537
    Cell:    027-446-4467
    E-mail:  walshtj@state.gov

    ¶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
    Wellington hotels is approximately NZD30.00.  A commercial shuttle
    service is also offered at the airport.  Taxi fare from the airport
    to downtown Auckland hotels is approximately NZD65-NZD75.  A
    commercial shuttle service is also offered at the airport.

    ¶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 restricted to traveler's
    checks only up to USD $300.00.  Personal checks will not be
    accepted.  Please note that the Consulate General in Auckland cannot
    provide accommodation exchange to TDY visitors.

    ¶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 NZD $200.00 (USD
    $150.00).  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

    WELLINGTON 00000775  002 OF 003

    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 not to become a target of opportunity.

    g.  (U) The traffic situation in Auckland can be difficult with a
    moderate amount of congestion.  Wellington and Christchurch traffic
    is significantly better; however, during rush hour moderate delays
    can be expected.  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.  (SBU) Travelers intending to bring and use any USG provided
    electronic or photographic equipment must contact the RSO prior to
    introducing that equipment into the Chancery.  Personal electronic
    or photographic equipment is not permitted in the Chancery.  Only in
    severely limited cases will a notebook or laptop computer be
    permitted to be used in the Chancery.

    i.  (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.

    j.  (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

    k.  (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

    WELLINGTON 00000775  003 OF 003

    be reported to RSO Wellington (Telephone (64)(4)462-6000, 24
    hours/day).

    McCormick

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