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What advice has the Minister or her officials commissioned or received regarding the permanent establishment of a swift water specialist response team in known high risk flooding regions, if any?

Answered Question 13053 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • What advice has the Minister or her officials commissioned or received regarding the permanent establishment of a swift water specialist response team in known high risk flooding regions, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I have not received any advice from Fire and Emergency regarding the permanent establishment of a Specialist Water Rescue Team (SWRT) in known high risk flooding regions.