Hello, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request two datasets of stolen vehicle information for all of New Zealand. Specifically, I am seeking data covering the past 5 years and the past 10 years, provided in CSV format. I would appreciate it if the datasets could include the following fields, as available: - Registration (Rego) - Colour - Make - Model - Year - Vehicle Type - Date Reported Stolen - Region I understand that similar data is available for download via the New Zealand Police website (https://www.police.govt.nz/can-you-help-us/stolen-vehicles); however, the website only provides data from the past six months. Unfortunately, this does not meet the scope of my requirements. Your assistance in providing this information would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if there are any additional steps I need to take or if there are any limitations regarding the requested data. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response. Kind regards, Kendal Evitts

I am conducting research on stolen vehicles, with a particular focus on their connection to the scrap metal industry. While this data may not directly resolve any specific issues, it will serve as a foundational resource for my research project. By analyzing this information, I hope to gain a comprehensive overview of stolen vehicle patterns and potentially identify emerging trends or correlations. As I said, it is a mere starting point for me.

Opening this data would solve this problem by providing the necessary historical information to better understand the scope and patterns of vehicle theft across New Zealand. It would enable me to analyze long-term trends and correlations, particularly in relation to the scrap metal industry, and identify potential systemic issues or emerging risks. This broader perspective could inform further research and potentially contribute to strategies aimed at preventing vehicle theft or mitigating its impacts in the future.