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Question 14606 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 14596 (2026).

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Question 14610 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 14596 (2026).

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Question 14613 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 14596 (2026).

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Question 14617 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 14596 (2026).

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Question 14868 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that the petrol consumption figures by financial year are set out in the attached table. For the purpose of answering this question, the figures include…

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Question 14870 (2026)

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 14868 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that they do not own or lease any vehicles. Lotto NZ: I am advised by Lotto…

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Question 14877 (2026)

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 14868 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that they do not own or lease any vehicles. Lotto NZ: I am advised by Lotto…

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Question 14880 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 14868 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that they do not own or lease any vehicles. Lotto NZ: I am advised by Lotto…

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Question 14881 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 14868 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that they do not own or lease any vehicles. Lotto NZ: I am advised by Lotto…

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Question 14884 (2026)

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 14868 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that they do not own or lease any vehicles. Lotto NZ: I am advised by Lotto…

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Question 14937 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to the table provided.

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Question 14938 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 14937 (2026).

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Question 14940 (2026)

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 14937 (2026).

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Question 14946 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 14937 (2026).

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Question 14947 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 14937 (2026).

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Question 14948 (2026)

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 14937 (2026).

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Question 15202 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that the attached table outlines the composition of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings in percentage terms by financial year.…

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Question 15204 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 15202 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that their heating/power is 100% electricity. Lotto NZ: I refer the member…

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Question 15209 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 15202 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that their heating/power is 100% electricity. Lotto NZ: I refer the member…

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Question 15218 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 15202 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that their heating/power is 100% electricity. Lotto NZ: I refer the member…

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Question 15220 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 15202 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that their heating/power is 100% electricity. Lotto NZ: I refer the member…

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Question 15224 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 15202 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that their heating/power is 100% electricity. Lotto NZ: I refer the member…

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18 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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Matching question numbers: 15287 (2026), 15289 (2026), 15590 (2026), 15607 (2026), 15614 (2026), 15617 (2026), 15623 (2026), 15634 (2026), 15923 (2026), 15944 (2026), 15952 (2026), 15955 (2026), 15962 (2026), 15965 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15268 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15276 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15284 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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  • 15287 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15289 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15590 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

  • 15607 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

  • 15614 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

  • 15617 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

  • 15623 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

  • 15634 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

  • 15923 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

  • 15944 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

  • 15952 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

  • 15955 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

  • 15962 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

  • 15965 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that all buildings in which WorkSafe New Zealand leases offices are understood to be powered and heated by electricity.

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Question 15523 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that diesel has not been consumed to power or to heat buildings between 2020 and 2025 on an ongoing basis. Classification Office: I am advised by the…

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Question 15538 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that diesel has not been consumed to power or to heat buildings between 2020 and 2025 on an ongoing basis. Classification Office: I am advised by the…

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Question 15551 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that diesel has not been consumed to power or to heat buildings between 2020 and 2025 on an ongoing basis. Classification Office: I am advised by the…

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Question 15552 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that diesel has not been consumed to power or to heat buildings between 2020 and 2025 on an ongoing basis. Classification Office: I am advised by the…

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Question 15561 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that diesel has not been consumed to power or to heat buildings between 2020 and 2025 on an ongoing basis. Classification Office: I am advised by the…

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Question 15565 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that diesel has not been consumed to power or to heat buildings between 2020 and 2025 on an ongoing basis. Classification Office: I am advised by the…

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Question 15859 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that the attached table outlines the litres of LPG consumed to power or heat buildings by financial year. Classification Office: I am advised by the…

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Question 15876 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 15859 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that they do not use LPG for heating/power. Lotto NZ: I am advised that…

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Question 15886 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 15859 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that they do not use LPG for heating/power. Lotto NZ: I am advised that…

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Question 15889 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 15859 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that they do not use LPG for heating/power. Lotto NZ: I am advised that…

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Question 15897 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 15859 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that they do not use LPG for heating/power. Lotto NZ: I am advised that…

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Question 15902 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to my answer to written question 15859 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised by the Classification Office that they do not use LPG for heating/power. Lotto NZ: I am advised that…

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Question 16109 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    How many people, if any, have had their citizenship approved under section 7A of the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982?

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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 the Department of Internal Affairs that a total of 2,397 individuals have applied for a grant of citizenship under section 7A of the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982 from 26 November 2024, when the amendment to the Act…

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Question 13448 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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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 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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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…

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Question 13493 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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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…

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Question 13544 (2026)

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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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 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…

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Question 13598 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Question 13649 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Corrected reply: I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026

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Question 13703 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Question 13716 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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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.…

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Question 13717 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 30 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I declined to meet with New Zealand Institute of Safety Management.

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Question 13728 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Does Fire and Emergency New Zealand have a well maintained and serviced fleet?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Fire and Emergency have assured me that they have a well maintained and serviced fleet. However, with a fleet of approximately 1,300 appliances, maintenance issues will arise from time to time. Fire and Emergency manage this through a…

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Question 13729 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Have Fire and Emergency New Zealand discussed with any group, groups or individuals about lifting minimum shift manning, and if so, what was the outcome of these discussions?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Yes. I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand has discussed lifting minimum shift manning with relevant parties. • Between October 2023 and January 2025, a joint working group comprising Fire and Emergency and New Zealand…

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Question 13731 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Since March 2025, how many paid firefighters have finished their employment with Fire and Emergency New Zealand or are no longer employed as a firefighter on a blue, red, green, brown or yellow watch?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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For the period 1 March 2025 to 13 April 2026, a total of 53 paid firefighters finished their employment with Fire and Emergency New Zealand or are no longer employed as a firefighter on a blue, red, green, brown or yellow watch.

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13732, 13733, 13734 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Do career firefighters receive refresher live fire training, and if so, what is the mean, medium and range number of days between the initial live fire training and the first refresher live training for all currently employed career…

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    Do career firefighters receive refresher live fire training, and if so, what is recommended time that a refresher live fire training should be conducted following the initial live fire training?

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    Do career firefighters receive refresher live fire training, and if so, what is the longest time a firefighter has gone without receiving a refresher live fire training course?

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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 that there is no requirement for standalone live fire refresher training for career firefighters. However, there are components of live fire training in all career firefighter progression training,…

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Question 13805 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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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 13828 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to the table provided.