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5 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 41170 (2026)

  • 41113 (matches this search)

    What is the status of "7.5 Update housing and urban settings " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41115 (matches this search)

    What is the status of "7.3 Partner with Māori to support Māori-led approaches to adaptation planning " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41116 (matches this search)

    What is the status of "7.2 Partner with Māori landowners to increase the resilience of Māori owned land, homes and cultural sites" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41168 (matches this search)

    What is the status of "3.8 Develop guidance for assessing risk and impact on physical assets and the services they provide " in the National Adaptation Plan?

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  • 41170 (matches this search)

    What is the status of "3.7.6 Produce guidance on integrating mātauranga Māori into adaptive planning and working with mana whenua" in the National Adaptation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was reported as not started. This is my response to written parliamentary questions 41113 (2026), 41115 (2026), 41116 (2026), 41168…

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Question 41114 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Is "7.4 Update regulatory requirements to ensure buildings are designed and constructed to withstand more extreme climate hazards" still on hold, if not, what is it's status in the National Adaptation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was now active.

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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Matching question numbers: 41154 (2026), 41164 (2026)

  • 41117 (matches this search)

    What is the status of "7.1 Research how cultural heritage contributes to community wellbeing and climate change adaptation " in the National Adaptation Plan

  • 41126 (matches this search)

    What is the status of "6.7 Implement the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management 2020" in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41129 (matches this search)

    What is the status of "6.4 Implement the proposed National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity " in the National Adaptation Plan?

  • 41138 (matches this search)

    What is the status of "5.9 Prioritise nature-based solutions" in the National Adaptation Plan?

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  • 41154 (matches this search)

    What is the status of "3.27 Develop a framework for assessing exposure and vulnerability of taonga/cultural assets to climate change" in the National Adaptation Plan?

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    What is the status of "3.14 Deliver the Integrated Farm Planning Programme " in the National Adaptation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was reported as on hold. This is my response to written parliamentary questions 41117 (2026), 41126 (2026), 41129 (2026), 41138…

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Question 41127 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Is the "6.6 Implement the Water Availability and Security programme " still on hold, if not, what is it's status in the National Adaptation Plan?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was on hold.

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Question 41128 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Is "6.5 Establish an integrated work programme to deliver climate, biodiversity and wider environmental outcomes" in the National Adaptation Plan still on hold, if not, what is it's current status?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

As at 31 December 2025, the National Adaptation section referred to in the written parliamentary question was on hold.

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Question 41176 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Was the Department of Internal Affairs consulted prior to the referral to the Serious Fraud Office of the matter that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive of 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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No, the Department of Internal Affairs was not consulted prior to the referral to the Serious Fraud Office.

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Question 41177 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Were any concerns about the administration of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand levy scheme raised the Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s executive or board prior to September last year?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

No.

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Question 41178 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Did Fire and Emergency New Zealand seek external legal advice before referring the matter that has seen her lose confidence in the Chief Executive to the Serious Fraud Office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have been advised by my officials that Fire and Emergency New Zealand did seek legal advice.

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Question 41179 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Did the Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand formally approve the referral of the matter that has seen her lose confidence in the Chief Executive to the Serious Fraud Office before it was made?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have been advised by my officials that the Board formally approved the referral.

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Question 41180 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Who within Fire and Emergency New Zealand made the decision to refer the matter that relates to an incident with Fire and Emergency’s administration of the levy scheme to the Serious Fraud Office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Board resolved that the matter should be referred to the Serious Fraud Office.

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7 questions (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 41197 (2026), 41198 (2026), 41199 (2026)

  • 41181 (matches this search)

    Is any former employee of Fire and Emergency New Zealand a subject of the Serious Fraud Office's consideration of the matter that relates to an incident with Fire and Emergency’s administration of the levy scheme?

  • 41182 (matches this search)

    Is any current employee of Fire and Emergency New Zealand a subject of the Serious Fraud Office's consideration of the matter that relates to an incident with Fire and Emergency’s administration of the levy scheme?

  • 41183 (matches this search)

    Does the matter referred to the Serious Fraud Office involve one individual, multiple individuals, or an organisational unit within Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

  • 41185 (matches this search)

    Does the Fire and Emergency New Zealand matter referred to the Serious Fraud Office relate to the collection of the levy, the management of levy funds once collected, or both?

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  • 41197 (matches this search)

    Does the matter referred to the Serious Fraud Office relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand relate to the conduct of a specific individual or individuals?

  • 41198 (matches this search)

    Does the matter referred to the Serious Fraud Office relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand involve an alleged financial loss?

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    What is the nature of the matter relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am unable to comment on this while the matter is being considered by the Serious Fraud Office.

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Question 41184 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Over what period did the Fire and Emergency New Zealand matter now referred to the Serious Fraud Office start and end?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Corrected reply: The matter occurred prior to early 2021, and I am advised the earliest estimated date is 2011. I am advised that an internal investigation was conducted between April 2022 and May 2026. Given the matter is now being…

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Question 41186 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    When does the Minister expect to receive the advice she has sought from the Department of Internal Affairs on whether Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Crown entity status has contributed to the cultural issues?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I expect to receive initial advice by the end of September 2026.

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Question 41187 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Will the Minister commission an independent inquiry into the capacity and capability of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, separate from the advice being sought from the Department of Internal Affairs in relation to the matter that has been…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The review has raised a number of matters that require careful consideration. The Minister of Internal Affairs will need to take the time necessary to consider its recommendations and determine the appropriate Government response,…

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Question 41188 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Will she commission an independent review of the culture and governance of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, separate from the advice being sought from the Department of Internal Affairs in relation to the matter that has been referred to…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The review has raised a number of matters that require careful consideration. The Minister of Internal Affairs will need to take the time necessary to consider its recommendations and determine the appropriate Government response,…

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Question 41189 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Were any other members of the Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand aware of the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office before it was escalated to her?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Yes, the Board received a briefing on the matter on 19 June 2026, ahead of its meeting on 26 June 2026.

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Question 41190 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What specific actions, if any, has the Minister requested the Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand take in relation to the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office, and by what date does she expect them to be completed?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I have written to the Board and stated that I do not have confidence in the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand. The Board is responsible for governing the entity, and any decisions it takes are a matter for the Board. My…

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Question 41191 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister sought legal advice on what powers, if any, she holds to remove or require the removal of the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

No.

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Question 41192 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Why has the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand not been stood down while the Serious Fraud Office considers the referral of the matter that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Employment decisions relating to the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, including whether to stand the Chief Executive down, are matters for the Board. As Minister, I cannot interfere in those decisions.

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Question 41193 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister consider that the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand was personally involved in, or benefited from, the matter now referred to the Serious Fraud Office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Based on the information I have received, there is no evidence to suggest that the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand was personally involved in, or benefited from, the matter.

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Question 41194 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister aware if the Serious Fraud Office has opened a formal investigation into issues relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand, or if the Serious Fraud Office is still considering the referral?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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As Minister, I am not in a position to comment on the Serious Fraud Office's consideration of the matter.

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Question 41195 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    On what date was the issue relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand, that has saw the Minister lose confidence, referred to the Serious Fraud Office, and by whom?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

The matter was referred to the Serious Fraud Office on 10 August 2026 by Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Chief Legal Advisor.

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Question 41196 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Has any staff member or contractor of Fire and Emergency New Zealand been suspended, disciplined, or dismissed in relation to the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I have been advised by my officials that, to date, no staff member or contractor of Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been suspended, disciplined or dismissed in relation to the matter.

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Question 41200 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    When did the Chief Executive of the Department of Internal Affairs become aware of the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I have been advised by my officials that the Secretary for Internal Affairs was verbally informed of the matter by Fire and Emergency New Zealand on 2 September 2026.

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Question 41201 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Was any official within the Department of Internal Affairs aware of the matter relating to Fire and Emergency New Zealand that has now been referred to the Serious Fraud Office prior to the Board Chair informing the Minister's office?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I have been advised by my officials that the relevant Department of Internal Affairs officials were verbally informed of the matter on 2 September 2026.

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Question 41202 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What is the full chronology of internal communications about the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office regarding Fire and Emergency New Zealand, between the Chief Executive, the Board, and the Department of Internal…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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• 2 September 2025 – Chief Executive formally advised. Chief Executive recalls he verbally advised the previous Board Chair • 4 May 2026 – Chief Executive receives consolidated report from external lawyers • 26 June 2026 – Board considers…

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Question 41203 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    On what date was the Minister personally informed of the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office that has seen her lose confidence in the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and by whom?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I was advised of the matter on 4 September 2026 by Fire and Emergency New Zealand through a briefing note from the Chief Executive.

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Question 41204 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    On what date did the Board Chair of Fire and Emergency New Zealand become aware of the matter that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am advised by my officials that the Chief Executive’s recollection is that he verbally notified the previous Chair of the matter on 2 September 2025. The current Board Chair was informally advised on 3 July 2026 and fully briefed on 30…

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Question 41205 (2026)

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    On what date did the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand first become aware of the matter now referred to the Serious Fraud Office that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am advised that the Chief Executive was first formally notified of the matter on 2 September 2025.

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Question 41206 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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    What staffing or workforce‑related funding, if any, has been provided to schools in the Maungakiekie electorate since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, listed by school and funding category?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table showing the Entitlement Staffing (FTTE) provided to schools in the Maungakiekie electorate for 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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Question 41207 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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    What infrastructure or property maintenance funding, if any, has been provided to schools in the Maungakiekie electorate since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, listed by school and project?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, between 27 November 2023 and 17 September 2026, a total of $64.75 million was provided to projects across 18 schools in the Maungakiekie electorate. This compromised: • $40.48 million for…

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Question 41208 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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    What operational funding adjustments, if any, have been made for schools in the Maungakiekie electorate since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, listed by school and funding type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table showing the adjustments in operational funding for schools in the Maungakiekie electorate for the 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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Question 41210 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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    How many, if any, undeveloped sites owned by Kāinga Ora in the Maungakiekie electorate have been put on the market from 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, by location?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I have interpreted this question as pertaining to vacant Kāinga Ora-owned land. Kāinga Ora advises me that it reports this information for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area. Between 27 November 2023 and 17 September 2026, Kāinga Ora…

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Question 41211 (2026)

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    What Kāinga Ora owned land, if any, in the Maungakiekie electorate has been sold from 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, by location?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I have interpreted this question as pertaining to vacant Kāinga Ora-owned land. Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it reports this information for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area. Between 27 November 2023 and 17…

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Question 41212 (2026)

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    What Kāinga Ora owned land, if any, in the Maungakiekie electorate has been put on the market from 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, by location?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 41210 (2026). In the Oranga Large Scale project, land and undeveloped sites are synonymous as cleared development land is put to the market for sale to development partners.

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Question 41213 (2026)

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    How many Kāinga Ora tenants, if any, in the Maungakiekie electorate have been relocated or evicted due to their house of residence being demolished, as at 17 September 2026, listed by location, number of tenants, and outcome?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that where homes are being demolished Kāinga Ora works with tenants to relocate them to an alternate property. However, I can advise that between 27 November 2023 and 17 September 2026, there…

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Question 41214 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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    How many Kāinga Ora tenants, if any, in the Maungakiekie electorate have been evicted or relocated due to their house of residence being sold, as at 17 September 2026, listed by location, number of tenants, and outcome?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that where homes are being sold Kāinga Ora works with tenants to relocate them to an alternate property. Between 27 November 2023 and 17 September 2026, there were seven tenancies in the…

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Question 41215 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What directives, if any, have Ministers issued regarding the eviction of tenants from state housing since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 34891 (2025). [REMOVE BEFORE PUBLISHING 34891 (2025). Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan to the Minister of Housing: What directives, if any, have ministers issued regarding the eviction of tenants from state…

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Question 41216 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Kāinga Ora homes, if any, in the Maungakiekie electorate have been demolished since 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, listed by location and reason for demolition?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. I am advised that 173 homes in the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board area were demolished to facilitate redevelopment and the delivery of new housing.

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Question 41217 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, undeveloped sites owned by Kāinga Ora in the Maungakiekie electorate have been sold from 27 November 2023 to 17 September 2026, by location?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the member to my answer to WPQ 41211 (2026). In the Oranga Large Scale project, land and undeveloped sites are synonymous as cleared development land is sold to development partners.

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Question 41219 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What Kāinga Ora projects, if any, in the Maungakiekie electorate have been halted between 27 November 2023 and 17 September 2026, by location?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to my answers to WPQs 34858 (2025) and 8729 (2026).

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Question 41220 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, new Early Childhood Education centres opened during the week of September 7th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 41221 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres permanently closed during the week of September 7th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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41222, 41223 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What data, if any, is recorded by the Ministry of Education regarding the amount of teachers in Early Childhood Education centres who hold a current practicing certificate?

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    What data, if any, is recorded by the Ministry of Education regarding the amount of teachers in Early Childhood Education centres who do not hold a teaching qualification?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

Early Childhood Education (ECE) staffing is published annually on Education Counts at https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/ECE/annual-early-childhood-education-census. In 2025, there were 33,712 teaching staff (qualified and…

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Question 41224 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses cancelled by the Ministry of Education during the week of September 7th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 41225 (2026)

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses suspended by the Ministry of Education during the week of September 7th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 41226 (2026)

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses reclassified as a provisional license by the Ministry of Education during the week of September 7th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 41227 (2026)

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    How many, if any, written directions have been issued by the Ministry of Education towards an Early Childhood Education centre during the week of September 7th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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41228, 41229 (2026)

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres have gone into liquidation since November 2023; broken down by month?

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres have gone into liquidation since November 2023?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised that the information sought by the Member is not held by the Education Review Office, as “liquidation” is not recorded as a specific reason for closure. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 41229 (2026).

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Question 41230 (2026)

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    How many, if any, early childhood centres were in operation during the week of September 7th 2026; broken down by region?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to the attached table showing the number of early childhood centres (ECE) operating during the week of 7 September 2026, broken down by region.