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Question 1470 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What support, if any, is available to local authorities to respond to landslides and slips, including access to technical expertise, emergency funding, and central government coordination?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I refer the Member to response to PQ 1468 (2026).

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Question 1471 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What mechanisms, if any, are in place to enable the rapid deployment of resources, personnel, and equipment to areas affected by landslides or slips?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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The mechanisms to surge personnel, resources and equipment to areas impacted by emergencies are outlined in the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan Order 2015, Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) handbook, and the…

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Question 1472 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, is currently available to support emergency response, clean-up, and immediate recovery from landslides and slips, and from which appropriations or funds is this drawn?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I am advised that the National Emergency Management Agency’s settings on financial support to local authorities after an emergency is covered under section 33 of the Guide to the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan. Eligible…

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1473, 1474 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What agencies, if any, are responsible for responding to landslides and slips, and how are roles and responsibilities allocated between central government, local authorities, and emergency management agencies?

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    What plans, frameworks, or response protocols, if any, are currently in place to support a coordinated government response to landslides and land slips across New Zealand?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I am advised that the National CDEM Plan 2015 sets out roles and responsibilities for agencies responding to emergencies at an incident site. The nature of agencies involvement in landslides depends on the circumstances of the landslide…

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Question 6 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What changes, if any, have been made to transfer administration of welfare-related emergency costs to the Ministry of Social Development since the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island Severe Weather Events?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I am advised that there have been no changes made related to the administration of welfare-related emergency costs transferring from the National Emergency Management Agency to Ministry of Social Development.

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Question 7 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What comprehensive public warning system, if any, has been developed or enhanced since the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island Severe Weather Events to cover all natural hazards and can function during technology…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I am advised that the National Emergency Management Agency is scoping a comprehensive public warning system as part of the programme of work to strengthen the emergency management system. Last year, Cabinet agreed to the Strengthening…

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Question 8 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What review of the 111 system has been undertaken since the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island Severe Weather Events, and what changes, if any, have been made to improve information sharing between emergency services?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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Multiple agencies and service providers are involved in the Emergency Contact System (ECS), including Emergency Service Organisations (Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and the Ambulance Services), as well as the Ministry of Business,…

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Question 9 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Where, if anywhere, has the New Zealand Emergency Management Assistance Team been deployed since its establishment; and which region, local authority, or Civil Defence Emergency Management Group was supported in each case?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I am advised that, since its establishment in 2019 the New Zealand Emergency Management Assistance Team has been deployed to provide support to the following regions: • Upper North Island severe weather, supporting Northland and partner…

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Question 10 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many times, if any, has the New Zealand Emergency Management Assistance Team (EMAT) been deployed since its establishment; and on what dates did each deployment occur?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I am advised that to date, the New Zealand Emergency Management Assistance Team (EMAT) has completed 97 individual deployments of members to 11 significant events. Specific dates of the 97 individual deployments are not readily available…

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Question 11 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What decisions, if any, have been made regarding the establishment of a back-up National Crisis Management Centre outside Wellington?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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In my capacity as Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery I have not made any decisions regarding the establishment of a backup National Crisis Management Centre outside of Wellington. However, I am advised that the National…

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Question 12 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many trained controllers, hydrologists, and other emergency management specialists, if any, are currently available for national deployment, compared with at the time of the Government Inquiry into the Response to the North Island…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I am advised that this information is not held in a format that can be easily provided within the available timeframe.

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Question 13 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Which Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups, if any, currently include iwi representatives on their Coordinating Executive Groups and Group Joint Committees?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I am advised that all 16 Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups have Iwi representation on the Coordinating Executive Groups, and eight groups have non-voting Iwi on their Joint Committees.

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Question 15 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What requirements, if any, are currently in place to ensure timely and enhanced weather and hydrological forecasting is provided to, and used by, all councils and relevant government agencies?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I am advised that the National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan 2015, sets out responsibilities for the provision of scientific advice during the response to an emergency. Under this plan, MetService is required to provide…

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Question 789 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I received the following advice during the week beginning 15 December 2025. Recovery Status Report - 19/12/2025 I also received two additional documents within the specified timeframe; however, it is not in the public interest to release…

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Question 896 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I took no papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025.

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Question 1048 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I received the following advice during the week beginning 8 December 2025. - Minor amendments to criteria and additional funding for 2023 North Island Weather Events (NIWE) recovery activities - DIA (8/12/2025) - Minister EM&R meeting with…

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Question 1155 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I have taken to Cabinet one paper during the week beginning 8 December 2025: • Emergency Management Bill (No 2): Approval for Introduction – 8/12/2025