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7 questions (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 13343 (2026), 13344 (2026), 13345 (2026)

  • 13339 (matches this search)

    How many emergency aviation operators does Fire and Emergency New Zealand have contracts with, and of these, how many have imposed fuel surcharges in 2026?

  • 13340 (matches this search)

    Has Fire and Emergency New Zealand allowed emergency aviation operators to impose fuel surcharges, if so, what is the estimated cost to Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

  • 13341 (matches this search)

    Has Fire and Emergency New Zealand allowed emergency aviation operators to impose fuel surcharges, if so, who will pay these surcharges?

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    Has Fire and Emergency New Zealand allowed emergency aviation operators to impose fuel surcharges, if so, what is the budgeted cost to Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

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  • 13343 (matches this search)

    Has Fire and Emergency New Zealand allowed emergency aviation operators to impose fuel surcharges, if so, how much?

  • 13344 (matches this search)

    What actions, if any, has Fire and Emergency New Zealand taken to help emergency aviation operators deal with rising fuel costs?

  • 13345 (matches this search)

    Has Fire and Emergency New Zealand allowed emergency aviation operators to impose fuel surcharges, if so, when?

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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 maintains a panel of 87 aviation providers across the country. These providers did not have the ability to impose a fuel surcharge under the Master Services Agreement; however, Fire and…

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Question 13124 (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 23 March 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 13128 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 11289 (2026): when are the other payments due?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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With respect to the $75.4 million Crown loan, Fire and Emergency advises me that it will make eight annual principal repayments each 20th of June from 2026 to 2033, as well as quarterly interest payments.

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Question 13038 (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 23 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 13047 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Broken down by year and quarter, what is the number of volunteer firefighter recruits that have completed induction since January 2021 and what proportion of them have had live fire training, 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 3079 volunteer firefighter recruits have completed induction training since January 2021. Please see table attached for breakdown by year and quarter. Live fire training is not a core requirement of the volunteer…

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13048, 13049, 13050 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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  • 13048 (matches this search)

    What advice has the Minister or her officials commissioned or received regarding swift water pre-deployment in areas that are under a formal red weather alert, if any?

  • 13049 (matches this search)

    What advice has the Minister or her officials commissioned or received regarding swift water pre-deployment in areas that have recently flooded, if any?

  • 13050 (matches this search)

    What advice has the Minister or her officials commissioned or received regarding swift water pre-deployment in areas that have a known flood risk, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

On 6 and 16 March 2026 my office received copies of media responses from Fire and Emergency New Zealand to Radio New Zealand relating to pre-deployment of specialist water rescue teams (SWRT) during the severe weather events of 13 -16…

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Question 13051 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What is the average response time for swift water specialist teams to respond to a callout event when not pre-deployed, 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 Fire and Emergency does not have a Statement of Performance Expectations measure for response time for Specialist Water Rescue Teams.

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Question 13052 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice has the Minister or her officials commissioned or received regarding the permanent establishment of a swift water specialist response team in the Nelson Marlborough region, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have not received any advice from Fire and Emergency regarding the permanent establishment of a Specialist Water Rescue Team (SWRT) in the Nelson Marlborough Region.

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Question 13053 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice has the Minister or her officials commissioned or received regarding the permanent establishment of a swift water specialist response team in known high risk flooding regions, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have not received any advice from Fire and Emergency regarding the permanent establishment of a Specialist Water Rescue Team (SWRT) in known high risk flooding regions.

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Question 13054 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Does Fire and Emergency keep, and does the Minister then receive, statistics on approval times from Fire and Emergency New Zealand National Commanders 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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No, I do not receive statistics on the time between notification to and approval by the National Commanders Group from Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s National Commanders Group.

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Question 13055 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Are all Fire and Emergency New Zealand callout response times reported back to Parliament 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 no, not all Fire and Emergency New Zealand callout response times are reported to Parliament. Fire and Emergency reports against a defined subset of response time measures through its performance framework. The specific…

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Question 13056 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, reports, briefings or meetings has the Minister or her officials commissioned or received regarding the Fire and Emergency response to flooding in South Waikato and Ōtorohanga on February 13, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

On 6 March my office received a copy of Fire and Emergency’s response to a request from Radio New Zealand regarding the response to an incident at Ōtorohanga on 13 February.

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Question 13057 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Why were swift water specialist teams not pre-deployed in South Waikato and Ōtorohanga, despite the severe thunderstorm red warning?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am advised that Fire and Emergency’s Specialist Water Rescue Teams are deployed or pre-positioned based on an assessment of risk across the affected area, informed by weather forecasting and coordination with partner agencies. For the…

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Question 13058 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What is the standard process for Fire and Emergency New Zealand communication centres to alert local and volunteer fire brigades that they may be required to respond to a swift water event, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Those brigades are not trained or equipped to enter swift water, and will operate from the land securing the scene and carrying out any rescues they can. Fire and Emergency’s Specialist Water Rescue Teams are a dedicated capability and can…

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Question 13059 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What is the chain of command that must be consulted for approval prior to swift water specialist teams being deployed to assist in an emergency, 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 New Zealand Police are the lead coordinating agency for Search and Rescue. If Fire and Emergency have the capacity and capability to respond, Fire and Emergency’s Communication Centres request approval by the National…

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Question 13060 (2026)

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    How many external organisations or agencies does Fire and Emergency New Zealand consult with prior to determining whether swift water specialist teams should be deployed, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Fire and Emergency pre-positions its own Specialist Water Rescue Teams based on assessed risk, informed by discussions with Police, the National Emergency Management Authority, and Civil Defense. Local operational leaders discuss…

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Question 13061 (2026)

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    Who is responsible for approving the deployment of swift water specialist teams at Fire and Emergency New Zealand and what process, if any, do they take prior to approving deployment?

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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’s National Commanders Group is responsible for approving deployment of Specialist Water Rescue Teams. Specialist Water Rescue Teams are a national resource and national resources are approved with…

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Question 12482 (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 30 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 12531 (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 30 March 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 12586 (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 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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12215, 12216, 12446 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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  • 12215 (matches this search)

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    How will Fire and Emergency New Zealand ensure that rural fire services have the diesel reserves to operate during a prolonged fuel shortage given the often wide areas they need to cover?

  • 12216 (matches this search)

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    How will she ensure that rural fire services have the diesel reserves to operate during a prolonged fuel shortage given the often wide areas they need to cover?

  • 12446 (matches this search)

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    How many days of operational diesel reserves does Fire & Emergency New Zealand have to hand, and how are these distributed across the country?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand does not maintain operational diesel reserves, and instead relies on commercial fuel stations to supply their fleet as needed. Fire and Emergency is identified as a life supporting service,…

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Question 12419 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What are the potential response measures that Fire and Emergency New Zealand are working with their sector partners on, that the Minister referred to in her answer to oral question 12 on Tuesday 31 March 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 Fire and Emergency is working with emergency service and sector partners to ensure a consistent approach across the National Fuel Plan phases. This includes aligning readiness, sharing intelligence, and coordinating prevention…

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Question 12420 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What are the prioritisation settings that Fire and Emergency New Zealand are working with their sector partners on, that the Minister referred to in her answer to oral question 12 on Tuesday 31 March 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 Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working with emergency service partners to align prioritisation settings under the National Fuel Plan. This includes prioritising fuel use for critical emergency response and life-safety…

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Question 12421 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What are the planning assumptions that Fire and Emergency New Zealand are working with their sector partners on, that the Minister referred to in her answer to oral question 12 on Tuesday 31 March 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 Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working with emergency service partners to align planning assumptions under the National Fuel Plan. This includes assumptions about maintaining access to fuel for critical emergency response,…

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Question 12422 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    On what date did Fire and Emergency New Zealand begin working with their sector partners, as the Minister stated in her answers to oral question 12 on Tuesday 31 March 2026, to ensure planning assumptions, prioritisation settings, and…

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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 first met with sector partners on 30 March 2026.

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12423, 12424 (2026)

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    Does the classification of Fire and Emergency New Zealand as a critical customer mean that Fire and Emergency New Zealand will not have to ration fuel during a prolonged fuel shortage?

  • 12424 (matches this search)

    Does the classification of Fire and Emergency New Zealand as a critical customer mean that Fire and Emergency New Zealand will not have to limit or reduce operations during a prolonged fuel shortage?

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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 is identified as a critical customer under the Government’s Fuel Response Framework and National Fuel Plan, reflecting its role as a life supporting service. This supports continued access to…

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Question 12425 (2026)

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    Does the classification of Fire and Emergency New Zealand as a critical customer guarantee that Fire and Emergency New Zealand will receive a full allocation of fuel to allow them to undertake standard operations?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

The Government’s Fuel Response Framework sets out how fuel is prioritised across all phases of the National Fuel Plan. As a life supporting service and critical customer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s fuel use is prioritised within that…

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Question 12426 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What does the classification of Fire and Emergency New Zealand as a critical customer mean in terms of fuel supply for Fire and Emergency New Zealand under National Fuel Plan phases 2, 3 and 4?

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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 detail on how fuel supply is prioritised across National Fuel Plan phases is set out in the Government’s Fuel Response Framework. As a life supporting service and critical customer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand will…

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Question 12427 (2026)

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    How often will Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group meet over April 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 that Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group has a standing weekly meeting throughout April 2026, with members convened as required outside of this to progress planning and respond to emerging issues.

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Question 12428 (2026)

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    How many times, and on what dates, has Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group met?

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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 members of Fire and Emergency’s Fuel Planning Group have met on the following dates: • 17 March 2026 • 18 March 2026 • 19 March 2026 • 23 March 2026 • 27 March 2026 • 31 March 2026 • 1 April 2026 • 2 April 2026 • 7 April…

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Question 12429 (2026)

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    Was Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group established at the direction of the Minister?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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No.

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Question 12430 (2026)

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    On what date was Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group established?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Fuel Planning Group was established on 17 March 2026.

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Question 12431 (2026)

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    Who are the members of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Fuel Planning Group operates under the direction of Megan Stiffler, Deputy Chief Executive Operational Response and Darryl Purdy, Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Services. The group currently includes: • National Manager Response…

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Question 12214 (2026)

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    Would professional firefighter crews be prioritised over volunteer crews at National Fuel Plan's phases 2, 3 or 4, if so why?

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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 at all phases of the National Fuel Plan, Fire and Emergency New Zealand will prioritise life supporting services, regardless of whether there are provided by career or volunteer personnel.

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Question 12217 (2026)

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    How will diesel supplies be prioritised for Fire and Emergency New Zealand in the National Fuel Plan’s phases 2, 3 and 4?

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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 in the Draft Fuel Response Plan 2026: Public Sector Implementation (as at 28 March 2026), Fire and Emergency undertakes a number of functions which are identified as priority fuel uses for critical, life supporting…

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Question 12218 (2026)

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    Has Fire and Emergency New Zealand been consulted on the National Fuel Plan, if so, what feedback did they provide?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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In relation to the current response, I am advised that Fire and Emergency has direct contact with MBIE planning groups to ensure advice to government includes its service delivery needs. I am further advised that Fire and Emergency has had…

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Question 12219 (2026)

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    Has she asked Fire and Emergency New Zealand to present her with an updated fuel resilience plan in case New Zealand fasces a prolonged fuel shortage?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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On 17 March 2026, I spoke with Fire and Emergency's (FENZ) Chief Executive seeking assurance FENZ was monitoring fuel prices, what prices increases mean for service provision of helicopters, and what plans and contingencies will be in…

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Question 12220 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, has she taken to ensure that Fire & Emergency New Zealand has enough fuel and diesel reserves to operate during a prolonged fuel shortage?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Fire and Emergency is working with the Public Service Commission and the All of Government response to ensure that critical, life supporting services can continue at all phases of the National Fuel Plan whilst reducing fuel use where…

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Question 12223 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 23 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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None.

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Question 12245 (2026)

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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 23 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 12260 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 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 11850 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 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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I did not take any papers to Cabinet the week beginning 23 March 2026.

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Question 12000 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, 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 am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that their most recent restructure was the Fiscal Sustainability Phase 2 change programme undertaken in the 2025/26 financial year. This change process…

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Question 12001 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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There have been no appointments to board role positions that were not on a list of candidates provided to me from nominated and assessed candidates.

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Question 12028 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that the most recent restructure by WorkSafe New Zealand was in March 2025, during which 163 roles were disestablished.

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Question 12029 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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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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11117, 11445 (2026)

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    Lemauga Lydia Sosene

    Member for Māngere · Labour Party

    11117 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11445 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 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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I took one paper to Cabinet the week beginning 16 March 2026. Cabinet papers and minutes will be proactively released here: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Proactive-Releases#IA on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Question 11443 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 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 11519 (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 16 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 11528 (2026)

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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 16 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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None.