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Question 40482 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister confident that the Public Records Act 2005 and the Official Information Act 1982 will still be able to be effectively applied by the National Library and National Archives if the proposed restructuring and cuts to staffing…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Yes, I am confident that Archives New Zealand and the National Library of New Zealand will continue to meet their statutory obligations, including their responsibilities under the Public Records Act 2005 and the Official Information Act…

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Question 40484 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, documents, briefings or correspondence, if any, has the Minister had regarding the misspending of money that should have gone to communities, by Pokie Trusts, by title and date, and does she have confidence in Department of…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have received the following advice by email from Department of Internal Affairs officials regarding financial compliance in the class 4 gambling sector: 8 March 2026 – Title Withheld 12 March 2026 – Title Withheld 27 July 2026 – Class 4…

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Question 40485 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What savings does the Minister expect the National Library and Archives NZ to make this year, if any, and what alternatives to staffing cuts were considered for making those savings, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Department of Internal Affairs has been asked to make 2 percent savings this financial year, and it has met this requirement through reductions in the costs of its corporate shared services. I am advised that Archives New Zealand and…

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Question 39710 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 31 August 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 available at the…

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Question 39712 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings or correspondence has the Minister had, if any, on Fire and Emergency New Zealand's approach to work injury ACC claims and does she have confidence in FENZ senior leadership to address such claims…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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In relation to individual ACC work injury claims, it would be difficult for me to make a judgement about how any particular claim has been handled, as I do not have access to the details of each case and it would not be appropriate for…

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Question 39392 (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 31 August 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 available at the…

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Question 39493 (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 31 August 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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None.

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Question 39644 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 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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None.

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Question 39645 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 24 August 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 available at the…

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Question 39334 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    How many hours, if any, outside of industrial action have fire stations been closed due to being short staffed or due to a lack of maintenance or safety issues in the last twelve months, broken down by cause and region?

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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 this is not part of Fire and Emergency’s standard reporting, and they are unable to provide this information in the timeframe required to respond to a written parliamentary question. In accordance with the Speaker’s…

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Question 39291 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Does the Minister intend that online casinos verify the age of all customers using their platform or only new customers, in the new regulations released in June 2026, and what part of the regulations does he believe relates to this…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Online Casino Gambling Regulations 2026 require operators to verify that customers are at least 18 years old before they can first access and use their account. This requirement is set out in regulations 16(b) and 17(1)(a). Licensed…

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38723, 38844 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Recorded target Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that in the 2025/26 financial year, the total artificial intelligence spend was around $1.94 million. This figure includes spending by MEC and NEMA. I am advised by Lotto NZ that in the…

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38726, 38845 (2026)

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  • 38726 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that in the 2024/25 financial year, the total artificial intelligence spend was around $0.40 million. The figures include MEC and NEMA. I am advised by Lotto NZ that in the 2024/25…

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Question 38730 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 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 by the Department of Internal Affairs that in the 2024/25 financial year, the total consultancy spend was $25.752 million. This includes: a. Government Chief Digital Office expenditure until 31 March 2026, when it transferred…

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38735, 38843 (2026)

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    Recorded target Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

  • 38843

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that in the 2023/24 financial year, the total artificial intelligence spend was around $0.10 million. There is no spending for MEC and NEMA for year 2023/24. I am advised by Lotto NZ that…

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Question 38745 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 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 by the Department of Internal Affairs that total consultancy expenditure in the 2025/26 financial year was $19.863 million. This includes: a. Government Chief Digital Office expenditure until 31 March 2026, when it transferred…

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Question 38842 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that since 27 November 2023, the total cost of redundancy payments has been $10,139,230. I am advised by Lotto NZ that since 27 November 2023, the total cost of redundancy payments has…

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Question 39044 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that since 27 November 2023, 13 change processes have been initiated which resulted in redundancies. I am advised by Lotto NZ that since 27 November 2023, ten redundancy processes have…

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Question 39123 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, briefings, documents or correspondence has the Minister, or any member of her office, received on the development of the regulations for the Online Casino Gambling Act released in June 2026, and what approaches were made to…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Briefings related to the development of the regulations for the Online Casino Gambling Act will be proactively released shortly and made available on the Department’s website. I am unable to provide all information in scope of this…

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Question 38179 (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 24 August 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 available at the…

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Question 38282 (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 24 August 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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As Minister of Internal Affairs, one paper was taken to Cabinet on 24 August 2026.

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Question 38344 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Does the Minister find it acceptable for FENZ to use unpaid volunteer crews to backfill as a result of ongoing industrial action?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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New Zealand's fire and emergency system relies on the effort and dedication of thousands of volunteers every day, with or without strike action. I commend all of the volunteers who turn up because they choose to, leaving family events and…

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Question 37521 (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 17 August 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 available at the…

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Question 37625 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 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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As Minister of Internal Affairs, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026.

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Question 37689 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Will there be an investigation into the cause of the house fire in Caversham?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that an investigation into the Caversham house fire has already been completed and the cause of the fire determined.

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Question 37690 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Does the Minister consider it a failure of Fire and Emergency New Zealand management that ongoing strike action from the NZPFU has not been addressed and settled?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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No. Strike action is a lawful part of collective bargaining however I would rather see the NZPU return to the bargaining table and work towards an agreement.

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Question 37691 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    How long does the Minister consider it to be acceptable for Fire and Emergency New Zealand to have the bulk of its professional workforce on strike?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Strike action is unnecessary, the NZPFU chooses to put communities at risk each time they strike. I would rather see the NZPFU work towards an agreement around the bargaining table.

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Question 37692 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Does the Minister agree with her official, Deputy National Commander at FENZ Megan Stiffler, that industrial action is "reckless"?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Yes, at least 57 hours of NZPFU strike action has unnecessarily put communities at greater risk. Strike action is not working on an agreement around the bargaining table.

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Question 37693 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Does the Minister continue to have confidence in her executive officials at 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 have conditional confidence in Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Executive. I expect savings I have asked for to be made, and I will continue to monitor the organisation's delivery against expectation.

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Question 37694 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with her official, Deputy National Commander at FENZ Megan Stiffler, that professional firefighters put the public at risk by undertaking industrial action?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Yes, industrial action puts the public at increased risk. Examples include the Northcote College fire in Auckland, the Pita House shop fire in Pakuranga, and a house fire in Caversham.

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Question 37695 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Does the Minister stand by her FENZ officials’ statements and actions?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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No. Fire and Emergency New Zealand has a paid headcount of more than 3,000. Unless someone expects a Minister to personally review and endorse every statement and action of every employee, I could not honestly make that claim. What I do…

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Question 37696 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What is the target response time for Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews to attend urban house fires, broken down by professional targets and volunteer targets if they vary?

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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 attendance targets for structure fires are: • 80 percent of structure fires attended by career crews within eight minutes; and • 80 percent of structure fires attended by volunteer crews…

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37697, 37698 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What is the callsign of the volunteer crew who first arrived on scene at the recent house fire in Caversham?

  • 37698 (matches this search)

    What was the amount of time taken, from dispatch time to arrival time, for the first volunteer crew to arrive at the recent house fire in Caversham?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that the first volunteer crew to arrive at the Caversham house fire was from the Ravensbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade, with the call sign RAVE281. The crew arrived 12 minutes and 32 seconds…

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37699, 37700 (2026)

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  • 37699 (matches this search)

    Was FENZ Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler correct in stating that it took eight minutes for Volunteer crews to attend the recent house fire in Caversham?

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    Was Fire and Emergency New Zealand correct in their recent press release stating that it took eight minutes for Volunteer crews to attend the recent house fire in Caversham?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that the reference to "eight minutes" is the drive time from station to the incident. The PR in which this is stated also refers to "five minutes" in regard to the paid crews drive time from…

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Question 36817 (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 10 August 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 36908 (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 10 August 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 10 August 2026.

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Question 36414 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    Further to her answer to written question 35144 (2026): how many, if any, grants for “Emergency response, rescue, and public safety services whose primary purpose is responding to immediate risks to life or property, except those delivered…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that no grants were approved in 2021.

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Question 36415 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    Further to her answer to written question 35144 (2026): how many, if any, grants for “Emergency response, rescue, and public safety services whose primary purpose is responding to immediate risks to life or property, except those delivered…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that two grants were approved in 2022.

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Question 36417 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    Further to her answer to written question 35144 (2026): how many, if any, grants for “Emergency response, rescue, and public safety services whose primary purpose is responding to immediate risks to life or property, except those delivered…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that one grant was approved in 2023.

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Question 36419 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    Further to her answer to written question 35144 (2026): how many, if any, grants for “Emergency response, rescue, and public safety services whose primary purpose is responding to immediate risks to life or property, except those delivered…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that five grants were approved in 2024.

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Question 36421 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    Further to her answer to written question 35144 (2026): how many, if any, grants for “Emergency response, rescue, and public safety services whose primary purpose is responding to immediate risks to life or property, except those delivered…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that one grant was approved in 2025.

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5 questions (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 36422 (matches this search)

    Further to her answer to written question 35143 (2026): how many, if any, grants for “Costs that are intended to cover funding gaps, operational deficits, or shortfalls arising from government-contracted services, rather than supporting…

  • 36423 (matches this search)

    Further to her answer to written question 35143 (2026): how many, if any, grants for “Costs that are intended to cover funding gaps, operational deficits, or shortfalls arising from government-contracted services, rather than supporting…

  • 36424 (matches this search)

    Further to her answer to written question 35143 (2026): how many, if any, grants for “Costs that are intended to cover funding gaps, operational deficits, or shortfalls arising from government-contracted services, rather than supporting…

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    Further to her answer to written question 35143 (2026): how many, if any, grants for “Costs that are intended to cover funding gaps, operational deficits, or shortfalls arising from government-contracted services, rather than supporting…

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  • 36427 (matches this search)

    Further to her answer to written question 35143 (2026): how many, if any, grants for “Costs that are intended to cover funding gaps, operational deficits, or shortfalls arising from government-contracted services, rather than supporting…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that this information is not collected as part of the Lottery grants process.

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Question 36428 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    Further to her answer to written question 35145 (2026: how many, if any, grants for “Arts, cultural, heritage, or environmental activities where the primary purpose is participation, preservation, education, events, collections,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that many grants for arts, cultural, heritage, or environmental activities were approved by Lottery distribution committees in 2021, all for community purposes. However, data was not…

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Question 36429 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    Further to her answer to written question 35145 (2026: how many, if any, grants for “Arts, cultural, heritage, or environmental activities where the primary purpose is participation, preservation, education, events, collections,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that many grants for arts, cultural, heritage, or environmental activities were approved by Lottery distribution committees in 2023, all for community purposes. However, data was not…

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Question 36430 (2026)

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    Further to her answer to written question 35145 (2026: how many, if any, grants for “Arts, cultural, heritage, or environmental activities where the primary purpose is participation, preservation, education, events, collections,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that many grants for arts, cultural, heritage, or environmental activities were approved by Lottery distribution committees in 2022, all for community purposes. However, data was not…

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    Further to her answer to written question 35145 (2026: how many, if any, grants for “Arts, cultural, heritage, or environmental activities where the primary purpose is participation, preservation, education, events, collections,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that many grants for arts, cultural, heritage, or environmental activities were approved by Lottery distribution committees in 2024, all for community purposes. However, data was not…

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Question 36433 (2026)

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    Further to her answer to written question 35145 (2026: how many, if any, grants for “Arts, cultural, heritage, or environmental activities where the primary purpose is participation, preservation, education, events, collections,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that many grants for arts, cultural, heritage, or environmental activities were approved by Lottery distribution committees in 2025, all for community purposes. However, data was not…

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Question 35919 (2026)

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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I nor my office sent or received any correspondence regarding remarks made by Winston Peters during the general debate that resulted in the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodging formal diplomatic concerns.

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Question 35985 (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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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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 35576 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet the week beginning 3 August 2026.