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Was any official within the Department of Internal Affairs aware of the matter relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand that has now been referred to the Serious Fraud Office prior to the Board Chair informing the Minister's office?

Answered Question 41201 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Was any official within the Department of Internal Affairs aware of the matter relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand that has now been referred to the Serious Fraud Office prior to the Board Chair informing the Minister's office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I have been advised by my officials that the relevant Department of Internal Affairs officials were verbally informed of the matter on 2 September 2026.