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Question 11622 (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 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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On the week beginning 16 March 2026, I received two invitations to meet in my capacity as Minister of Internal Affairs which I declined. One from Dataworks, and one from MyMahi.

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Question 11698 (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 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 11357 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many new career firefighter recruits have completed induction since March 2025 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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Since March 2025, 67 new paid firefighters have joined Fire and Emergency New Zealand. All of these have undertaken live fire training as part of their initial recruit training course.

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Question 11361 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Further to 7619 (2026), what action is being taken to ensure 100% of volunteer recruits receive live fire training before being deployed to live fire events, 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 live fire training is not a core requirement of the volunteer firefighter recruit course, instead this training is required to be delivered when volunteers progress to qualified firefighter rank. All new volunteer qualified…

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Question 11362 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How does Fire and Emergency New Zealand monitor the amount of volunteer firefighters that are considered 'available' in the AMS system, if at all?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised Fire and Emergency’s Communication Centres monitor a brigade dashboard that displays personnel availability. This live, real-time dashboard details the number of officers, drivers and crew available at that point in time.…

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Question 11363 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What are the current live fire training capabilities at all Fire and Emergency New Zealand training facilities, if any, broken down by site?

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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 delivers live fire training primarily through its National Training Centre (NTC) in Rotorua, supplemented by a secondary facility in Woolston, Christchurch, and through partner arrangements.…

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Question 11365 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    How does Fire and Emergency New Zealand independently assess and validate the learning outcomes of its recruits, if at all?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised Fire and Emergency New Zealand operates as a Government Training Establishment (GTE) responsible for training approximately 17,500 firefighters and other emergency personnel. Fire and Emergency process about 26,000 results a…

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Question 11366 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What organisation is responsible for defining and assessing the live fire learning outcomes of recruits trained by Fire and Emergency New Zealand, 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 Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responsible for defining and assessing the live fire training learning outcomes for its recruits.

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Question 11367 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What is the timeline for reinstating compliant live fire capability at Fire and Emergency New Zealand sites currently under a Provisional Improvement Notice, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Woolston (Christchurch): • Remedial works are scheduled to be completed in the first week of April 2026. • Targeted retesting is planned for 16 April 2026 to confirm resolution of the identified issues. • Subject to successful testing,…

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Question 11368 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What are the compliance actions required by the Provisional Improvement Notice at Fire and Emergency New Zealand training sites, 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 the Provisional Improvement Notice for the Woolston Training Centre included the following recommendations: 1. The facility is to be immediately shut down and not to be used until adequate safety improvements have been…

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Question 11369 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What was the reason or reasons, if any, for the issuance of a Provisional Improvement Notice at Fire and Emergency New Zealand training sites?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Provisional Improvement Notice for the Woolston Training Centre was issued outlining concerns over carcinogen exposure and smoke management. The Provisional Improvement Notice at the National Training Centre in Rotorua was issued…

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Question 11371 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What progress has Fire and Emergency New Zealand made towards addressing the Provisional Improvement Notices at its live fire training facilities, 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 Fire and Emergency New Zealand has taken a structured approach to addressing Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) at its live fire training facilities, including immediate cessation of live fire activity, implementation…

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Question 11288 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount, if any, that Fire and Emergency New Zealand currently owes to the Crown in loans?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Fire and Emergency currently have two outstanding loans to the Crown. The total value of these loans is $88.3m. The largest relates to the $75.4m interest bearing loan from the Crown required to support deficits and maintain solvency…

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Question 11289 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What is the total amount, if any, that Fire and Emergency New Zealand currently owes to the Crown from its $75.4 million loan in 2022?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Fire and Emergency has not yet paid any principal on the loan with the first payment due in June 2026, but has paid $5.23m in interest since July 2024. Interest to be paid on this loan is based on floating market rates. Annual interest for…

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10739, 10741 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have received one briefing regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10740 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have not issued any specific directions relating to the National Fuel Plan since 28 February 2026.

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Question 10744 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have received one briefing regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10748 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Nil.

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Question 10749 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Nil.

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Question 10821 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I have not received advice from WorkSafe New Zealand regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10824 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I have not requested advice from WorkSafe New Zealand regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10826 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I have not received communication from WorkSafe New Zealand regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10830 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I have not sent any directions to WorkSafe New Zealand regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10831 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I have not sent any communication to WorkSafe New Zealand regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10834 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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WorkSafe has a Business Continuity Plan, which specifically includes mitigations for the impact of reduced fuel availability on activities.

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Question 10957 (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 16 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 11010 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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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 16 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 11064 (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 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 11286 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How, if at all, has Fire Emergency New Zealand (FENZ ) implemented Recommendation 17 of the Public Service Commission Workplace Culture Review of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, focused on increasing the representation of women in the…

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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 have implemented Recommendation 17 through its Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024–2034, which includes a programme of work to increase the representation of women in the career…

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Question 10491 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any correspondence or advice alleging that public community funding was misappropriated in connection with the 2025 Papatoetoe subdivision election; if so, what action, if any, has the Minister taken?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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As Minister of Internal Affairs, I have not received any correspondence or advice in relation to misappropriated funds in connection with the 2025 Papatoetoe subdivision election.

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Question 10526 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The fees for the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board were reviewed in December 2025. As a result of this review, the fees will increase effective 1 April 2026, as follows: • Chair: from $64,150 per annum to $91,560 per annum; • Deputy…

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Question 10527 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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No board fee increases have been approved to date in 2026.

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Question 10560 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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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 10561 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I approved one fee increase in 2026 for the Remuneration Authority.

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Question 9117 (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 9 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 9162 (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 9 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 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 9206 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, 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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I took one paper to Cabinet on 9 March titled "Employment Leave Bill: Approval for Introduction".

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Question 9207 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, 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 during the week beginning 9 March 2026.

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Question 9262 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    How many new volunteer firefighter recruits have completed induction since 7 November 2025 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 since 7 November 2025, 212 volunteer firefighter recruits have completed recruit training. Live fire training is not a core requirement of the volunteer firefighter recruit course; it is delivered when volunteers progress…

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Question 9359 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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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: Please see attached table. The Department, as is common practice, has various systems nearing the end of their operational life cycle at any one time. The current list as of March 2026 is below. The…

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Question 9360 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

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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 information on team/branch hui, conferences, away-days or staff events are not centrally collated. Details of enterprise-wide staff events costing more…

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Question 9361 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

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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: Please see table attached. Note, For lease term we have included the initial lease term to show at what point a renewal was taken. DIA’s Estate Strategy was signed off in December 2025, and efforts are…

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Question 9363 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

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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: Please see table attached. Fire and Emergency New Zealand I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand does not centrally record external legal expenditure by the categories requested (litigation,…

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Question 9364 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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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 Department of Internal Affairs, The Classification Office, Lotto NZ and Fire and Emergency New Zealand that there are no legal proceedings currently active where the total claim or estimated liability exceeds $1 million.

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Question 9368 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have interpreted this question as referring to the Department of Internal Affairs, and Crown entities and other statutory bodies within my portfolio responsibility, and any funding (grants, subsidies, or contributions) they have…

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Question 9441 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

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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 WorkSafe New Zealand hosted one external conference for Major Hazard Facility Levy Payers in November 2025 in New Plymouth. There were 170 attendees, with a total cost to WorkSafe of $17,250.11.

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Question 9444 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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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 since 27 November 2023 WorkSafe New Zealand has decommissioned two end-of-life or unsupported IT systems and replaced end of life or unsupported hardware and software at a cost of $2.15m. Refer to the table for detail.

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Question 9445 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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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 WorkSafe New Zealand does not have any legal proceedings being defended where total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million.

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Question 9448 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

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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 WorkSafe New Zealand manages its property portfolio on a case-by-case basis at key lease milestones, including new leases, renewals, and exits. At each decision point, WorkSafe seeks to optimise its accommodation…

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Question 9449 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

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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 WorkSafe New Zealand has incurred legal costs of $21,692,185.11 since 2020/21. Refer to the table for the detail requested.