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Which Government agency, if any, is responsible for coordinating aviation fuel access for rescue helicopter services during a fuel emergency?

Answered Question 12077 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Which Government agency, if any, is responsible for coordinating aviation fuel access for rescue helicopter services during a fuel emergency?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is responsible for the national coordination of aviation fuel during a fuel emergency. I am further advised that Health New Zealand would work with MBIE and air ambulance providers to ensure fuel access for rescue helicopter services during a fuel emergency.