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What operational coordination, if any, is in place with Civil Defence and the NZ Defence Force in the event of fuel shortages?

Answered Question 16267 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

Question

  • What operational coordination, if any, is in place with Civil Defence and the NZ Defence Force in the event of fuel shortages?

Answered by

Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is the lead agency for the Fuel Response Plan.