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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

No categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded, as there have been no recorded allegations of sexual harassment within the Sport New Zealand Group since 2015.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

Answer

I am advised that the Public Service Commission has had no known recorded incidences of sexual harassment in the Public Service Commission since 2015.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

No employment or engagement outcomes have resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment within the Sport New Zealand Group since 2015.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

No individuals have been dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment within the Sport New Zealand Group in any calendar year since 2015.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

Answer

As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 12987 (2025), 12989 (2025), 12996 (2025), 13006 (2025), 13040 (2025), 13085 (2025), 13471 (2025), 13475 (2025), 13479 (2025), 13494 (2025), 13573 (2025), 13611 (2025), 13989 (2025), 13993…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

There have been no recorded incidences of sexual harassment within the Sport New Zealand Group in any calendar year since 2015.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

Answer

As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 12987 (2025), 12989 (2025), 12996 (2025), 13006 (2025), 13040 (2025), 13085 (2025), 13471 (2025), 13475 (2025), 13479 (2025), 13494 (2025), 13573 (2025), 13611 (2025), 13989 (2025), 13993…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

Answer

As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 12987 (2025), 12989 (2025), 12996 (2025), 13006 (2025), 13040 (2025), 13085 (2025), 13471 (2025), 13475 (2025), 13479 (2025), 13494 (2025), 13573 (2025), 13611 (2025), 13989 (2025), 13993…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

Answered by

Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to Written Question 2458 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

Answer

As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 12987 (2025), 12989 (2025), 12996 (2025), 13006 (2025), 13040 (2025), 13085 (2025), 13471 (2025), 13475 (2025), 13479 (2025), 13494 (2025), 13573 (2025), 13611 (2025), 13989 (2025), 13993…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

Answered by

Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to Written Question 2458 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

Answered by

Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to Written Question 2458 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that there were no cases of sexual harassment recorded in relation to staff for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with the portfolio. I refer the Member to my response to Written…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

Answered by

Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to Written Question 2458 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 3172 (2026). I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 2464 (2026) in regard to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and the Ministry’s record…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 3172 (2026). I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 2464 (2026) in regard to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and the Ministry’s record…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that there were no cases of sexual harassment recorded in relation to staff for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with the portfolio. I refer the Member to my response to Written…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 3058 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 3061 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 2330 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 3058 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 1463 (2025).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I received the following advice during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive). - Prime Minister and Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery visit to the impacted areas of the East Coast of the North…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister for ACC

Answer

In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from ACC are published on ACC's website https://www.acc.co.nz/resources#/category/1.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and ACC are published on MBIE's…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 8619 (2025).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister for ACC

Answer

None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) website…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What guidance or standards, if any, has the Government issued to local authorities regarding preparedness for, and response to, landslides and slips?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that the National Emergency Management Agency has developed general advice on landslides that is available on its website. Earth Science New Zealand published updated Landslide Planning Guidance in 2024 primarily for planning,…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What changes, if any, have been made since 2023 to strengthen the Government’s capability including workforce capability to respond to landslides and slips in light of recent extreme weather events?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that a range of agencies deal with landslides and slips depending on their location and possible impact on life, infrastructure and/or other property. I am also advised that since 2023, national‑level capability has been…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What training or professional development support, if any, is available to local authority and Civil Defence Emergency Management staff to improve preparedness for, and response to, landslides and slips?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that local authority and Civil Defence Emergency Management personnel have access to a wide range of operational, leadership, technical, and hazard specific training opportunities. Examples include: • National Emergency…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does New Zealand currently have any skills and workforce shortages in areas such as geotechnical engineering, earth sciences, and emergency management that are critical to responding to landslides and slips?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

For a small country such as New Zealand there may be a limited number of subject matter experts available to support large-scale emergency events. To help mitigate this it is the role of CDEM Groups and NEMA in national emergencies to…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What education, training, or upskilling programmes, if any, are currently funded or supported by the Government to build capability in landslide and slip risk assessment, response, and recovery?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I refer the Member to response to PQ 1465 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What role, if any, does central government play in coordinating responses to landslides and slips that impact critical infrastructure, including roads, water services, and housing?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that when a State of Emergency is declared at either the local or national level, the National Emergency Management Agency coordinates national support across central government agencies, local authorities, and response…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What monitoring, forecasting, or early-warning systems, if any, are in place to identify areas at risk of landslides or slips, both before and during severe weather events?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

The MetService and National Emergency Management Agency provide warnings before and during severe weather events, particularly when heavy rainfall and other conditions are present, such as sodden catchments.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What support, if any, is available to local authorities to respond to landslides and slips, including access to technical expertise, emergency funding, and central government coordination?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I refer the Member to response to PQ 1468 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What mechanisms, if any, are in place to enable the rapid deployment of resources, personnel, and equipment to areas affected by landslides or slips?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

The mechanisms to surge personnel, resources and equipment to areas impacted by emergencies are outlined in the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan Order 2015, Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) handbook, and the…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, is currently available to support emergency response, clean-up, and immediate recovery from landslides and slips, and from which appropriations or funds is this drawn?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that the National Emergency Management Agency’s settings on financial support to local authorities after an emergency is covered under section 33 of the Guide to the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan. Eligible…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What agencies, if any, are responsible for responding to landslides and slips, and how are roles and responsibilities allocated between central government, local authorities, and emergency management agencies?

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    What plans, frameworks, or response protocols, if any, are currently in place to support a coordinated government response to landslides and land slips across New Zealand?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that the National CDEM Plan 2015 sets out roles and responsibilities for agencies responding to emergencies at an incident site. The nature of agencies involvement in landslides depends on the circumstances of the landslide…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What changes, if any, have been made to transfer administration of welfare-related emergency costs to the Ministry of Social Development since the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island Severe Weather Events?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that there have been no changes made related to the administration of welfare-related emergency costs transferring from the National Emergency Management Agency to Ministry of Social Development.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What comprehensive public warning system, if any, has been developed or enhanced since the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island Severe Weather Events to cover all natural hazards and can function during technology…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that the National Emergency Management Agency is scoping a comprehensive public warning system as part of the programme of work to strengthen the emergency management system. Last year, Cabinet agreed to the Strengthening…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What review of the 111 system has been undertaken since the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island Severe Weather Events, and what changes, if any, have been made to improve information sharing between emergency services?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

Multiple agencies and service providers are involved in the Emergency Contact System (ECS), including Emergency Service Organisations (Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and the Ambulance Services), as well as the Ministry of Business,…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Where, if anywhere, has the New Zealand Emergency Management Assistance Team been deployed since its establishment; and which region, local authority, or Civil Defence Emergency Management Group was supported in each case?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that, since its establishment in 2019 the New Zealand Emergency Management Assistance Team has been deployed to provide support to the following regions: • Upper North Island severe weather, supporting Northland and partner…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many times, if any, has the New Zealand Emergency Management Assistance Team (EMAT) been deployed since its establishment; and on what dates did each deployment occur?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that to date, the New Zealand Emergency Management Assistance Team (EMAT) has completed 97 individual deployments of members to 11 significant events. Specific dates of the 97 individual deployments are not readily available…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What decisions, if any, have been made regarding the establishment of a back-up National Crisis Management Centre outside Wellington?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery I have not made any decisions regarding the establishment of a backup National Crisis Management Centre outside of Wellington. However, I am advised that the National…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many trained controllers, hydrologists, and other emergency management specialists, if any, are currently available for national deployment, compared with at the time of the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that this information is not held in a format that can be easily provided within the available timeframe.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups, if any, currently include iwi representatives on their Coordinating Executive Groups and Group Joint Committees?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that all 16 Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups have Iwi representation on the Coordinating Executive Groups, and eight groups have non-voting Iwi on their Joint Committees.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What actions, if any, have been taken by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet since the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island Severe Weather Events to lift the resilience of New Zealand’s critical…

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

As Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised the Government’s response (published in October 2024) to the Report of the Government Inquiry into the Response to…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What requirements, if any, are currently in place to ensure timely and enhanced weather and hydrological forecasting is provided to, and used by, all councils and relevant government agencies?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I am advised that the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan 2015, sets out responsibilities for the provision of scientific advice during the response to an emergency. Under this plan, MetService is required to provide…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, has the role of the New Zealand Defence Force been expanded since the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island Severe Weather Events to better utilise specialist skills during significant civil defence…

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) provides support as directed by the Government in response to domestic natural disasters and other emergencies resulting from geological and meteorological hazards. The NZDF maintains a contingency…