Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Further to her answer to written question 17734 (2026): who provided this document to her office?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
The Treasury.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Further to her answer to written question 17734 (2026): who requested that this document be produced?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
This report was provided by the Treasury as part of its work on the ownership purpose for Crown commercial entities.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
As the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, the titles of advice I have requested and received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis.…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 27 April 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
None.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
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 week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
As the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, the titles of advice I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis. These titles can…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · 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 week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information will soon be made publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is made available at…
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
Employment Relations Disputes: Release of Discussion Document - 28 April 2026
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Why did the Department of Internal Affairs not issue a press release regarding changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I am advised that the Department of Internal Affairs decided direct communication with distribution committees and community organisations was the best approach.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
Why was there no public consultation on changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees?
On what date, if any, did public consultation on proposed changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees end?
On what date, if any, did targeted consultation on proposed changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees take place, and what groups, organisations, or individuals were consulted?
On what date, if any, did public consultation on proposed changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees begin?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
Public consultation is not required to make changes to the lottery distribution committees.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Why did the Minister not issue a press release regarding changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I communicated directly with all members of the Lottery Distribution Committees on 1 May 2026 advising on my decision.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What organisations or individuals other than the Department of Internal Affairs, if any, have provided her or her office with advice on changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees, and on what dates was this advice received?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
As the Minister of Internal Affairs, I shared my intention to change the structure of lottery distribution committees with the Lottery Grants Board and invited its feedback on 28 January 2026 and 29 April 2026. I also met with Hon Louise…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what date, if any, did the Minister first receive advice on changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees, and from what organisation or individual was this advice received?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I received advice on 2 April 2025, from the Department of Internal Affairs as part of papers prepared for the 10 April 2025 Lottery Grants Board meeting.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what date, if any, did the Minister first request advice on changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I first requested advice on 1 December 2025
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Will the Minister consult with the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector prior to appointing members of the six new regional committees and one national committee following changes to the structure of lottery distribution…
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector will be consulted as part of the standard approach to Cabinet paper consultation.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What process is the Minister required to undertake in order to appoint members of the six new regional committees and one national committee following changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
The appointment process will follow the normal process of seeking nominations, assessing candidates against the selection criteria and identifying preferred candidates. Then the proposed appointments are considered by the Cabinet…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Who are the members of the six new regional committees and one national committee following changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees, and how were they appointed?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
The appointment process is still underway, and no decisions have been made yet on who will be appointed to the new committees.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what date, if any, did her office first consult with the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector regarding changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I consulted with the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector on 17 February 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what date, if any, did her office first consult with the Prime Minister’s office regarding changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I did not consult with Prime Minister's Office.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
Did she take proposals to implement changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees to Cabinet, if so, on what date was it considered by Cabinet?
Did she take proposals to implement changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees to Cabinet Committee, if so, on what date was it considered by Cabinet Committee?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
Cabinet approval is not required to make changes to lottery distribution committees.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Did she undertake party consultation prior to implementing changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees, if so, on what dates?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I did not undertake party consultation.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Did she undertake ministerial consultation prior to implementing changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees, if so, on what dates?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I undertook ministerial consultation on 17 February 2026 and 23 April 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Did she undertake ministerial consultation prior to implementing changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees, if so, which Ministers were consulted?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
Yes, I consulted with the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector.
Asked by
Hūhana Lyndon
List MP · Green Party
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Who, if anyone, was consulted on the decision to change the structure of lottery distribution committees, listed by name or organisation or individual?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
As Minister of Internal Affairs, I consulted with the Lottery Grants Board.
Asked by
Hūhana Lyndon
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, briefings, aide-memoire or any other document, if any, did the Minister receive following the conclusion of the Kia Tipu, He Tipua programme that informed the decision to change the structure of lottery distribution…
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is made available at the following link: www.dia.govt.nz/Proactive-Releases#briefing-titles.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Further to her answer to written question 16492 (2026): what activities does Fire and Emergency New Zealand define critical lifesaving activities?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working to the definition of Critical Life Supporting Services set out in the PSC’s Fuel Response Plan 2026: Public Sector Implementation (Draft as of the 28 March 2026). This includes…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Further to her answer to written question 16497 (2026): what activities would Fire and Emergency New Zealand consider deprioritising?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand would consider any activity that does not meet the definition of Critical Life Supporting Services, as set out in my answer to WPQ 17821(2026).
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
What advice, briefings or official communications has the Minister or her officials commissioned or received regarding presumptive ACC cover for firefighters who develop cancer, if any?
Has the Minister received advice confirming that firefighters are at an increased risk of cancer as a direct result of occupational hazards and if so, what action has she taken to address it, if any?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
On 26 June 2024 I received a briefing titled BR-24-27 Meeting with the United Fire Brigades Association (UFBA). On 4 October 2024 I received a briefing titled BR-24-36 Cabinet paper – approval to consult on recommended additions to…
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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In the last 12 months, what progress has the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Carcinogen Control Project made in its four main workstreams, if any?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I am advised that Fire and Emergency’s Carcinogen Control Project was closed on 7 November 2024. Fire and Emergency has taken practical steps to reduce firefighters’ exposure to carcinogens. This includes completing the rollout of Post…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Did the document titled ‘Briefing: Advice on the use of Artificial Intelligence endorsements and testimonials in Online casino gambling advertising’ contain any decisions for the Minister, if so, on what date, if any, did it request…
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
Initial decisions were requested by 13 February 2026. Ministerial direction would then inform if additional decisions would be required later in 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what date did she first consider the document titled ‘Briefing: Advice on the use of Artificial Intelligence endorsements and testimonials in Online casino gambling advertising’?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I considered the document on 8 February 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what date did her office first receive the document titled ‘Briefing: Advice on the use of Artificial Intelligence endorsements and testimonials in Online casino gambling advertising’?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
My office received the briefing on 4 February 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what date did she first receive the document titled ‘Briefing: Advice on the use of Artificial Intelligence endorsements and testimonials in Online casino gambling advertising’?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I received this briefing for consideration over the weekend beginning 7 February 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Did the document titled ‘Briefing: Meeting with Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector – community funding including Lottery Grants Board’ contain any decisions for the Minister, if so, on what date, if any, did it request…
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
No decisions were required to be made and no deadlines were indicated.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Has she met with the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector regarding community funding including Lottery Grants Board?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I met with the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector to discuss community funding, including Lottery Grants Board on 17 February 2026 and 23 April 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what date was the meeting scheduled that the document ‘Briefing: Meeting with Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector – community funding including Lottery Grants Board’ was produced for?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
The meeting was scheduled for 17 February 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what date did she first receive the document titled ‘Briefing: Meeting with Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector – community funding including Lottery Grants Board’?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I received this briefing prior to the meeting with the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector to discuss community funding, including Lottery Grants Board on 17 February 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
(matches this search)
On what date did she first consider the document titled ‘Briefing: Meeting with Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector – community funding including Lottery Grants Board’?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I considered this briefing prior to the meeting with the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector to discuss community funding, including Lottery Grants Board on 17 February 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
(matches this search)
On what date did her office first receive the document titled ‘Briefing: Meeting with Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector – community funding including Lottery Grants Board’?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
My office received the briefing on 12 February 2026.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What documents, if any, has she received, by title, date, and organisation who produced it, regarding Lotto NZ’s Project EDGe?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I was provided the following documents by Lotto NZ which referenced Project EDGe: • Lotto NZ Briefing for Minister of Internal Affairs, 7 December 2023 (Briefing to the incoming Minister) • (Referenced within) Lotto NZ FY25 Statement of…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What is the title and date of document T2025/1981?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
Title: Lotto NZ Project Frontier Implementation Business Case Date: 14 August 2025
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What documents, if any, has she received, by title, date, and organisation who produced it, regarding Lotto NZ’s Project Frontier?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I was provided the following documents by Lotto NZ which reference Project Frontier: • Funding for Lotto NZ Frontier Project (website and app upgrade), 30 April 2024 • New Zealand Lotteries Commission Strategic Issues for Financial Year…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what dates, if any, did her office request information on the ownership of Lotto NZ?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
My office has not requested advice on the ownership of Lotto NZ.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What is the title and date of document T2025/1056?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
Title: New Zealand Lotteries Commission Draft Ownership Purpose Date: 26 June 2025
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Did her office request advice on the ownership purpose of Lotto NZ, if so, on what date?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
My office has not requested advice on the ownership purpose of Lotto NZ.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what dates, if any, did she request information on the ownership of Lotto NZ?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I have not requested advice on the ownership of Lotto NZ.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has she requested advice on the ownership purpose of Lotto NZ, if so, on what date?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I have not requested advice on the ownership purpose of Lotto NZ.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On what date did Fire and Emergency New Zealand first start reporting to her on the Professional Firefighters Union's social media posts?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
Fire and Emergency does not specifically report to me on the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union’s (NZPFU) social media posts. As part of its regular reporting, Fire and Emergency provides me with summaries of media activity, which…