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Would professional firefighter crews be prioritised over volunteer crews at National Fuel Plan's phases 2, 3 or 4, if so why?

Answered Question 12214 (2026)
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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

Question

  • Would professional firefighter crews be prioritised over volunteer crews at National Fuel Plan's phases 2, 3 or 4, if so why?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am advised that at all phases of the National Fuel Plan, Fire and Emergency New Zealand will prioritise life supporting services, regardless of whether there are provided by career or volunteer personnel.