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Question 9006 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Question 9022 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the reliance on volunteer firefighters to respond to Fire and Emergency New Zealand call outs increased or decreased as a result of ongoing strike action and the failure to come to an agreement?

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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 reliance on volunteer firefighters, particularly in metropolitan areas, has increased during periods of withdrawal of labour by New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members. During these…

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Question 9023 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Can the Minister or her officials confirm if pay will be deducted from Fire and Emergency staff that engage in strike action who are not firefighters or considered 'front line'?

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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 intends to exercise its right not to pay any employees who withhold their labour in full, with effect from the week commencing 23 March 2026, as previously communicated to the New Zealand…

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Question 9024 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many Fire and Emergency New Zealand call outs were unpaid volunteer firefighters required to respond to as a result of ongoing strike action, 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 cumulatively, NZPFU members have participated in 19 hours of full withdrawal of labour. In total, 161 volunteer appliances have been dispatched in areas impacted by the strike (i.e. where paid firefighters would respond…

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9025, 9026 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, briefings or meetings did the Minister or her officials have with Fire and Emergency New Zealand regarding the intention to deduct pay from firefighters who engage in strike action, if any?

  • 9026 (matches this search)

    When was the Minister or her officials informed by Fire and Emergency New Zealand of their intention to deduct pay from firefighters who engage in strike action, if at all?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

My office was informed by Fire and Emergency New Zealand on 9 March 2026 that, at 2pm that day, it would notify affected employees of proposed pay deductions in relation to partial strike action notified to commence on 23 March 2026,…

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Question 8645 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 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 did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026.

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Question 8789 (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, since 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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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 8791 (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 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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I took one paper to Cabinet on 9 March 2026 entitled "Employment Leave Bill: Approval for Introduction".

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Question 8595 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received about the possible impacts of exposure to ionising radiation to mine workers working at the Westland Mineral Sands mineral sand ore extraction at the Mananui mine in Hokitika?

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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 8596 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the Westland Mineral Sands mineral sand ore extraction at the Mananui mine in Hokitika have independent oversight for exposure to ionising radiation?

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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 role of WorkSafe New Zealand does not include proactive exposure monitoring of health risks such as ionising radiation. I am further advised that any reporting requirements for this type of work would be outlined as…

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Question 8597 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received about the possible impacts of exposure to ionising radiation from Westland Mineral Sands mineral sand ore extraction at the Mananui mine in Hokitika to the public in the surrounding area?

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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 8020 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    On how many occasions, if any, did Fire and Emergency New Zealand access traffic cameras to monitor striking firefighters or their supporters in 2025?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised there were three occasions in 2025 where Fire and Emergency management viewed live Auckland Transport traffic camera feeds. The purpose of accessing these live feeds was to: • ensure volunteer firefighters had clear access to…

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Question 8024 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    On how many occasions, if any, did Fire and Emergency New Zealand access traffic cameras to monitor striking firefighters or their supporters in 2026 to date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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As of 17 March 2026, I am not aware of any incidents in 2026 where Fire and Emergency have requested access to traffic cameras to monitor striking firefighters or their supporters.

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8029, 8030, 8037 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Does Fire and Emergency New Zealand employ staff whose duties include monitoring social media regarding professional firefighter strikes, if so, what are their job titles?

  • 8030 (matches this search)

    Does Fire and Emergency New Zealand employ staff whose duties include monitoring social media of firefighters, if so, what are their job titles?

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    Does Fire and Emergency New Zealand employ staff whose duties include monitoring social media from the Professional Firefighters Union, if so, what are their job titles?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am advised Fire and Emergency New Zealand monitors media and social media for mentions of the organisation as part of its routine communications and public information functions, consistent with common practice across the public sector.…

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Question 8046 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What was the total monthly spend, if any, on online advertising by Fire and Emergency New Zealand relating to professional firefighter strikes, by month and platform, in 2025?

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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 total spend on advertising relating to professional firefighter strike activity in 2025 was approximately: • October 2025: approximately $135,000. • November 2025: approximately $230,000. • December 2025:…

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Question 8083 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What was the total monthly spend, if any, on online advertising by Fire and Emergency New Zealand relating to professional firefighter strikes, by month and platform, in 2026 to 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 that the total spend on advertising undertaken during periods of professional firefighter strike activity in 2026 to date was approximately: • January 2026: approximately $335,000. • February 2026: approximately $184,700. •…

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Question 8092 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What was the total monthly spend on online advertising by Fire and Emergency New Zealand, by month and platform, in 2025?

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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 information requested cannot be provided within the time available to respond to this question. Advertising expenditure is not recorded in a way that enables a breakdown by month and platform to be readily produced,…

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Question 8099 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What was the total monthly spend on online advertising by Fire and Emergency New Zealand, by month and platform, in 2026 to 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 that the information requested cannot be provided within the time available to respond to this question. Advertising expenditure is not recorded in a way that enables a breakdown by month and platform to be readily produced,…

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Question 8106 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many professional firefighter recruit training courses are currently scheduled to take place in 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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There is one recruit course confirmed for April 2026. There is provision for two more courses to be run in July and September however management will determine if they will proceed based on attrition rates, number of confirmed and…

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Question 8122 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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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: No exemptions were requested or granted. Lotto NZ: No exemptions were requested or granted. Film Classification Office: No exemptions were requested or granted. Fire and Emergency: No exemptions were…

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Question 8123 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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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: No exemptions were requested or granted. Lotto NZ: No exemptions were requested or granted. Film Classification Office: No exemptions were requested or granted. Fire and Emergency: No exemptions were…

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8124, 8148 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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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 have not received or requested any advice. Lotto NZ: I have not received or requested any advice. Film Classification Office: I have not received or requested any advice. Fire and Emergency: I have not…

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Question 8131 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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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: No such policy changes have occurred. Lotto NZ: No such policy changes have occurred. Film Classification Office: No such policy changes have occurred. Fire and Emergency: No such policy changes have…

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Question 8202 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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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 8203 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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None, however I expect WorkSafe New Zealand to comply with the circular.

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Question 8205 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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None, however I expect WorkSafe New Zealand to comply with the circular.

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Question 8206 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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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 8230 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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None, however I expect WorkSafe New Zealand to comply with the circular.

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Question 8357 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Has the Minister or her officials met with the Minister for Police or his officials to determine or discuss reported delays to search-and-rescue response times due to cross agency co-ordination of air ambulance choppers?

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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 has met with New Zealand Police to discuss aviation responses to rescue events. These discussions focused on ensuring both agencies are clear about their respective roles, responsibilities, and…

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Question 8359 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice or briefings has the Minister or her officials received, if any, regarding complaints made by lines rescue teams at Fire and Emergency New Zealand and their concerns around delays when requesting air ambulance chopper…

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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 or briefings regarding complaints made by lines rescue teams at Fire and Emergency New Zealand about delays when requesting air ambulance helicopter assistance from New Zealand Police.

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Question 8361 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    How many organisations or agencies, if any, would typically handle a single request for air ambulance chopper assistance from Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that the number of organisations involved depends on the nature of the incident. For search and rescue incidents, Fire and Emergency New Zealand liaises with New Zealand Police, which is the lead coordinating agency for…

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8362, 8363 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What is the average amount of time taken from when Fire and Emergency New Zealand requests air ambulance chopper assistance and when they receive a response, if any? Please break down the average by month since March 2025.

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    How many air ambulance choppers has Fire and Emergency New Zealand requested to assist in search-and-rescue incidents since March 2025, 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 the information requested is not held in a way that enables it to be readily extracted. Providing this information would require extensive manual collation across a large number of individual records. In accordance with…

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Question 7760 (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 2 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 New Zealand are considered for proactive release on a regular basis.…

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Question 7811 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 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 7866 (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 2 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 7917 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 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 during the week beginning 2 March 2026.

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Question 7743 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to cabinet in her capacity as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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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 7744 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    How many, if any, workplace fatalities were reported to WorkSafe during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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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 received four fatality notifications between 2 and 8 March 2026. The notifications are being assessed to determine if they are a result of injury from work.

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Question 7745 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    How many, if any, serious workplace accidents were reported to WorkSafe during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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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 from 2 to 8 March 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand received 70 notifications of serious workplace accidents (66 notifications of injury and four notifications of fatal harm, per my response to Written Question 7744 (2026)).

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Question 7746 (2026)

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with health and safety stakeholders, during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I met with NZCTU on 3 March 2026.

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Question 7579 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to cabinet in her capacity as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety during the week of February 23rd 2026?

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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 7580 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    How many, if any, workplace fatalities were reported to WorkSafe during the week of February 23rd 2026?

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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 received four fatality notifications between 23 February 2026 and 1 March 2026. These notifications are being assessed to determine if they are a result of injury from work.

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Question 7581 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    How many, if any, serious workplace accidents were reported to WorkSafe during the week of February 23rd 2026?

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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 from 23 February 2026 to 1 March 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand received 58 notifications of serious workplace accidents (54 notifications of injury and four notifications of fatal harm, per my response to Written Question…

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Question 7582 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of her Office sent or received from a union or any representative of a…

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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 7583 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with representatives from unions, during the week beginning February 23rd 2026, by union?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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The Minister's diary for February 2026 will be proactively released in due course.

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Question 7584 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with representatives from BusinessNZ, during the week beginning February 23rd 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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The Minister's diary for February 2026 will be proactively released in due course.

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Question 7585 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with health and safety stakeholders, during the week of 23rd February 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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The Minister's diary for February 2026 will be proactively released in due course.

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Question 7619 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    How many new volunteer 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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I am advised that 639 volunteer firefighter recruits have completed training since March 2025. 42% of them have received Live Fire training.

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Question 7375 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What briefings, advice or meetings has the Minister or her officials received or had with representatives from Southern Cross Insurance relating to the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Volunteer Discount Programme, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I nor my Officials have received or attended any briefings with representatives from Southern Cross Insurance relating to the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Volunteer Discount Programme.

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Question 7376 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice has the Minister or her office commissioned or received relating to the implementation of a minimum service period following volunteer firefighter 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 nor my Office have commissioned or received any advice relating to the implementation of a minimum service period following volunteer firefighter training.