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Has the Minister or her officials met with the Minister for Police or his officials to determine or discuss reported delays to search-and-rescue response times due to cross agency co-ordination of air ambulance choppers?

Answered Question 8357 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Has the Minister or her officials met with the Minister for Police or his officials to determine or discuss reported delays to search-and-rescue response times due to cross agency co-ordination of air ambulance choppers?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised Fire and Emergency New Zealand has met with New Zealand Police to discuss aviation responses to rescue events. These discussions focused on ensuring both agencies are clear about their respective roles, responsibilities, and authorities for coordinating and requesting aviation assets during search and rescue incidents.