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Was the Department of Internal Affairs consulted prior to the referral to the Serious Fraud Office of the matter that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

Answered Question 41176 (2026)
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Asked by

Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Was the Department of Internal Affairs consulted prior to the referral to the Serious Fraud Office of the matter that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

No, the Department of Internal Affairs was not consulted prior to the referral to the Serious Fraud Office.