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Question 38344 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister find it acceptable for FENZ to use unpaid volunteer crews to backfill as a result of ongoing industrial action?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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New Zealand's fire and emergency system relies on the effort and dedication of thousands of volunteers every day, with or without strike action. I commend all of the volunteers who turn up because they choose to, leaving family events and…

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Question 38345 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice about the impact of a proposed rates cap on the Regional Infrastructure Fund; if so, what are all the potential impacts the advice canvassed and on what date did he receive this advice?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Officials have provided advice on each local authorities’ financial position and ability to contribute co-funding towards infrastructure projects through delivery of the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) programme since 2024, in support…

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Question 37864 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, documents or correspondence has the Minister or any member of his office had, if any, on the drivers of Council rates increases and/or any impact that removing water services will have on rates increases?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I have received numerous advice, reports, briefings, documents and correspondence on the drivers of council rates increases, both from officials and in interactions with council representatives. I do not consider it in the public interest…

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Question 37865 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, documents or correspondence has the Minister or any member of his office had, if any, on the estimated costs of amalgamation to councils of the headstart proposals submitted by councils and what is the…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I do not have an estimate of the costs councils incurred while preparing their Head Start proposals. Head Start proposals should outline a high-level design for a future unitary authority, and councils were not expected to need to engage…

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Question 37866 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, documents or correspondence has the Minister or any member of his office had, if any, on a government contribution towards the costs of council amalgamations and what advice is the Minister seeking or…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I have not received advice on government contribution towards the costs of council amalgamations. The Government is assessing Head Start proposals and will consider support for amalgamating councils during the detailed design phase.

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Question 37867 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, documents or correspondence has the Minister, or any member of his office, received on the establishment of a Department for Local Government or similar, if any, and given the Select Committee report ‘Five Reports…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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None, and no.

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Question 37868 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, documents or correspondence has the Minister or any member of his office had, if any, on the funding and/or financing of local government adaptation plans including those that will be mandated under the…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I have received the following advice on the funding and/or financing of local government adaptation plans: 3/9/2026: 26-BRF-02111 - Next steps on work to develop an Adaptation Funding and Financing Framework 16/7/2026: 26-BRF-01926 -…

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Question 37689 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Will there be an investigation into the cause of the house fire in Caversham?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that an investigation into the Caversham house fire has already been completed and the cause of the fire determined.

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Question 37690 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister consider it a failure of Fire and Emergency New Zealand management that ongoing strike action from the NZPFU has not been addressed and settled?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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No. Strike action is a lawful part of collective bargaining however I would rather see the NZPU return to the bargaining table and work towards an agreement.

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Question 37691 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How long does the Minister consider it to be acceptable for Fire and Emergency New Zealand to have the bulk of its professional workforce on strike?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Strike action is unnecessary, the NZPFU chooses to put communities at risk each time they strike. I would rather see the NZPFU work towards an agreement around the bargaining table.

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Question 37692 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister agree with her official, Deputy National Commander at FENZ Megan Stiffler, that industrial action is "reckless"?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Yes, at least 57 hours of NZPFU strike action has unnecessarily put communities at greater risk. Strike action is not working on an agreement around the bargaining table.

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Question 37693 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister continue to have confidence in her executive officials at Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have conditional confidence in Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Executive. I expect savings I have asked for to be made, and I will continue to monitor the organisation's delivery against expectation.

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Question 37694 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister agree with her official, Deputy National Commander at FENZ Megan Stiffler, that professional firefighters put the public at risk by undertaking industrial action?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Yes, industrial action puts the public at increased risk. Examples include the Northcote College fire in Auckland, the Pita House shop fire in Pakuranga, and a house fire in Caversham.

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Question 37695 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister stand by her FENZ officials’ statements and actions?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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No. Fire and Emergency New Zealand has a paid headcount of more than 3,000. Unless someone expects a Minister to personally review and endorse every statement and action of every employee, I could not honestly make that claim. What I do…

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Question 37696 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the target response time for Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews to attend urban house fires, broken down by professional targets and volunteer targets if they vary?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand's attendance targets for structure fires are: • 80 percent of structure fires attended by career crews within eight minutes; and • 80 percent of structure fires attended by volunteer crews…

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37697, 37698 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What is the callsign of the volunteer crew who first arrived on scene at the recent house fire in Caversham?

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    What was the amount of time taken, from dispatch time to arrival time, for the first volunteer crew to arrive at the recent house fire in Caversham?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that the first volunteer crew to arrive at the Caversham house fire was from the Ravensbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade, with the call sign RAVE281. The crew arrived 12 minutes and 32 seconds…

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37699, 37700 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Was FENZ Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler correct in stating that it took eight minutes for Volunteer crews to attend the recent house fire in Caversham?

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    Was Fire and Emergency New Zealand correct in their recent press release stating that it took eight minutes for Volunteer crews to attend the recent house fire in Caversham?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that the reference to "eight minutes" is the drive time from station to the incident. The PR in which this is stated also refers to "five minutes" in regard to the paid crews drive time from…

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Question 36064 (2026)

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    Has the Prime Minister directly communicated with Minister Peters or Minister Jones about the impacts of a proposed rates cap on the Regional Infrastructure Fund; if so, what were all the impacts canvassed in any such communications, and…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 36068 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the Minister bid for increased central government funding for the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) should the implementation of a rates cap reduce the amount councils co-invest into RIF projects?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is a Budget 2024 initiative appropriated until June 2027 and is approaching full allocation. Terms of co-investment funding for current approved RIF projects have already been established. Details of…

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Question 36069 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister expect councils total co-investment into Regional Infrastructure Fund projects will reduce once a proposed rates cap is implemented; if not, why not?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is a Budget 2024 initiative appropriated until June 2027 and is approaching full allocation. Terms of co-investment funding for current approved RIF projects have already been established. Details of…

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Question 36070 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the Independent Reference Group that helped develop a rates cap policy recommend exactly what the Minister proposed in his 1 December 2025 press release?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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No.

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Question 36071 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Is his 1 December 2025 press releases proposing a rates cap still correct when it says “that relevant legislation will be enacted during 2026 and be law from 1 January 2027”; if not, why will this timeframe not be met and what other…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Following the announcement on 1 December 2025 I undertook targeted consultation with stakeholders on the policy. Incorporating changes to the policy as a result of this work took longer than anticipated. It remains my intention to…

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Question 36072 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What are the total payments made, if any, to members of the Independent Reference Group that worked on a rates cap policy?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The total amount paid to members is $33,125 excluding GST.

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Question 36073 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Were there any differences between what the Independent Reference Group recommended the policy design features of a rates cap should be and what was outlined in his 1 December 2025 press release; if so, what were all the differences?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Key aspects of advice from the Independent Reference Group included a range that applied to all rates, excluded water from the model, a process for operating outside of this range and a role for an independent regulator. This is consistent…

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Question 36074 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice about the impact of a proposed rates cap on the Regional Infrastructure Fund; if so, what are all the impacts the advice canvassed and on what dates was any such advice received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I received advice on 29 October 2025 that incorporated the views from agency consultation on a draft of the November Cabinet paper. This included a view from Kānoa on council's co-investment in regional infrastructure. Further advice has…

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Question 36075 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Has the Minister directly communicated with the Minister for Regional Development about how a proposed rates cap could impact the Regional Infrastructure Fund; if so, what were all the canvassed impacts and on what dates did any such…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I consulted with the Minister for Regional development throughout the policy process, including for Cabinet papers in April and November 2025 and earlier this year throughout the policy and legislation development process.

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Question 33976 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Since receiving the letter titled "2026 02 20 Minister for the South Island - Mayoral Joint Priorities" on 2 March 2026 and directing his "office to review the information and gather relevant context and input from the appropriate…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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I advocate for projects that demonstrate clear community benefits, are well developed, and align with the Government's priorities for economic growth, infrastructure, resilience and regional development.

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Question 33988 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Has the Minister received a formal request/s from Christchurch City Council (CCC) and/or the Mayor of Christchurch in 2026 to meet with the governing body of CCC and/or CCC, and if so, when did he receive the request/s and has he formally…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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In 2026, I received two invitations from Christchurch City Council and/or the Mayor of Christchurch. The first was on 12 March 2026, when I was copied into letter regarding a request for a meeting with Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Paul…

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Question 33762 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Since November 2025, how many people, if any, have written to the Minister with a complaint about non-elected members on Council committees, broken down into months?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I receive a large volume of correspondence relating to local government and do not maintain a record of correspondence by specific topic. As a result, answering your question would require a manual review of all relevant correspondence.…

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Question 31983 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Did you receive a written request to meet with the elected members of Christchurch City Council in February 2026, and if so, have you met with them or responded to their request to meet?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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I have not received written requests to meet with elected members of Christchurch City Council in February 2026. For those invitations I have accepted, please refer to my diary which is proactively released on the beehive website and can…

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Question 31984 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Did you receive a letter from Christchurch City Council and/or the Mayor of Christchurch in February 2026 requesting government support in a number of areas, including funding and regulatory support for Mass Rapid Transit, and if so, what…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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On 2 March 2026, I received an email from Mayor Phil Mauger, Christchurch City Council, with an attached letter titled "2026 02 20 Minister for the South Island - Mayoral Joint Priorities", outlining priority projects and policy areas,…

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Question 30242 (2026)

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    Does the Minister believe that Councils leading tourism related activities are aligned with the core services described in the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill, and if so, why?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Yes. Councils are ultimately responsible for the activities they undertake. The new purpose of local government and the core services of local authorities in the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill (the Bill) are intended…

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Question 30243 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the cost to local government for leading tourism-related initiatives?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I have not received any advice on the cost to local government for leading tourism-related initiatives.

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Question 30244 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What communication, if any, has the Minister had with his colleague, the Minister of Tourism, about the Tourism Strategy system roles, especially leading "Marketing to New Zealanders to travel and attend events within New Zealand is…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I have not had any communication on the tourism strategy with the Minister of Tourism.

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Question 30245 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received from the local government sector regarding funding tourism-related initiatives, given the proposed restrictions on local government in the Local Government (Systems Improvement) Amendment Bill?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The assertion in the members question is based on is not correct. The Bill does not restrict local authorities from funding tourism-related initiatives—it requires councils to think carefully about the core services before investing in…

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Question 30266 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the new Fire and Emergency New Zealand fault management system still on schedule for Phase One to launch on 30 October 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that implementation of the new fault logging system, ServiceNow, is phased. This allows training, adoption, triage arrangements, and service-provider processes to be embedded. Phase one (the…

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Question 30267 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Has the number of Volunteer firefighter recruitment courses increased or decreased over the past 12 months?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that the number of Volunteer firefighter recruitment courses decreased by one in the 25/26 financial year, compared to the previous financial year reporting period.

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Question 30268 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the number of Volunteers in the past 12 months that have completed live fire training and progressed to qualified firefighter rank, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that during the 24/25 financial year, 187 firefighters successfully completed the Volunteer Qualified Firefighter programme and progressed to the Qualified Firefighter rank.

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Question 30269 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Has the number of Career Firefighter recruitment courses increased or decreased over the past 12 months?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that the number of Career Recruit courses provided by Fire and Emergency has decreased by one course in the 25/26 financial year, compared to the previous financial year reporting period.

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Question 30270 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many times in the past 12 months have Fire and Emergency dispatch call centres been temporarily closed as a result of understaffing, if at all?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that on 10 October 2025 between 9-10pm, the Northern National Communications Centre (NorthCom) temporarily ceased operations to ensure they had sufficient staffing onsite to meet their minimum…

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Question 30271 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What percent of Fire and Emergency live fire call outs have been understaffed since January 2026, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that this is not part of Fire and Emergency’s standard reporting, and they are unable to provide this information in the timeframe required to respond to a written parliamentary question. In accordance with the Speaker’s…

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Question 30272 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the average staffing level of Fire and Emergency New Zealand dispatch call centres broken down by month since January 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 30273 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many and what percent of Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire stations have Volunteer Brigades attached, and if any, where are the stations located?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Property Asset Management Plan incorporates a property portfolio of 641 sites, including 601 fire stations and depots. Five hundred and fifty-six of these stations have a volunteer brigade…

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Question 30274 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the average staffing level at Fire and Emergency fire stations broken down by Career and Volunteer firefighters since January 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 30275 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the average firefighter staffing level at Fire and Emergency fire stations with and without volunteer fire brigades attached, broken down by month since January 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 29726 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Since November 2025, what is the number of Local Government Councillors who have personally written to the Minister with a complaint about non-elected members on Council committees, and if any, what Councils were they elected to and what…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Since November 2025, I have received one item from a member elected to the Far North District Council on 9 April 2026.

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Question 28100 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the number of occupational cancer cases identified by Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters in the two years prior to the implementation of the Hauora Annual Health checks and what is the number identified in the three years…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that annual health checks have been available to all personnel since Fire and Emergency New Zealand was established in 2017. Similar programmes were also in place across legacy organisations prior to this, including the New…

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Question 28107 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the Minister consider increasing the Hauora Annual Health checks for professional and volunteer firefighters to half-yearly?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The frequency of health checks is a matter for Fire and Emergency.

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Question 28113 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    How much does Fire and Emergency New Zealand spend per year on all health related checks, if any, for its professional and volunteer staff broken down on average by year since 2023?

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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 funds a range of health-related checks for personnel, including the Hauora health check programme, health check reimbursements under Collective Employment Agreements, and eye check…

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Question 28117 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Are the Hauora Annual Health checks fully subsidized up front by Fire and Emergency New Zealand and if not, why not?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that yes, Fire and Emergency have two contracted occupational health check providers that deliver the Hauora annual health checks to all personnel. Personnel are not required to make any payments up front for these health…