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Did Fire and Emergency New Zealand seek external legal advice before referring the matter that has seen her lose confidence in the Chief Executive to the Serious Fraud Office?

Answered Question 41178 (2026)
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Asked by

Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Did Fire and Emergency New Zealand seek external legal advice before referring the matter that has seen her lose confidence in the Chief Executive to the Serious Fraud Office?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I have been advised by my officials that Fire and Emergency New Zealand did seek legal advice.