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Question 13056 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings or meetings has the Minister or her officials commissioned or received regarding the Fire and Emergency response to flooding in South Waikato and Ōtorohanga on February 13, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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On 6 March my office received a copy of Fire and Emergency’s response to a request from Radio New Zealand regarding the response to an incident at Ōtorohanga on 13 February.

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Question 13057 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Why were swift water specialist teams not pre-deployed in South Waikato and Ōtorohanga, despite the severe thunderstorm red warning?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that Fire and Emergency’s Specialist Water Rescue Teams are deployed or pre-positioned based on an assessment of risk across the affected area, informed by weather forecasting and coordination with partner agencies. For the…

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Question 13058 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the standard process for Fire and Emergency New Zealand communication centres to alert local and volunteer fire brigades that they may be required to respond to a swift water event, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Those brigades are not trained or equipped to enter swift water, and will operate from the land securing the scene and carrying out any rescues they can. Fire and Emergency’s Specialist Water Rescue Teams are a dedicated capability and can…

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Question 13059 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the chain of command that must be consulted for approval prior to swift water specialist teams being deployed to assist in an emergency, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that New Zealand Police are the lead coordinating agency for Search and Rescue. If Fire and Emergency have the capacity and capability to respond, Fire and Emergency’s Communication Centres request approval by the National…

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Question 13060 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many external organisations or agencies does Fire and Emergency New Zealand consult with prior to determining whether swift water specialist teams should be deployed, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Fire and Emergency pre-positions its own Specialist Water Rescue Teams based on assessed risk, informed by discussions with Police, the National Emergency Management Authority, and Civil Defense. Local operational leaders discuss…

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Question 13061 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Who is responsible for approving the deployment of swift water specialist teams at Fire and Emergency New Zealand and what process, if any, do they take prior to approving deployment?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that Fire and Emergency’s National Commanders Group is responsible for approving deployment of Specialist Water Rescue Teams. Specialist Water Rescue Teams are a national resource and national resources are approved with…

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Question 12531 (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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information will soon be made publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is made available at…

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12215, 12216, 12446 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How will Fire and Emergency New Zealand ensure that rural fire services have the diesel reserves to operate during a prolonged fuel shortage given the often wide areas they need to cover?

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    How will she ensure that rural fire services have the diesel reserves to operate during a prolonged fuel shortage given the often wide areas they need to cover?

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    How many days of operational diesel reserves does Fire & Emergency New Zealand have to hand, and how are these distributed across the country?

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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 does not maintain operational diesel reserves, and instead relies on commercial fuel stations to supply their fleet as needed. Fire and Emergency is identified as a life supporting service,…

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Question 12419 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What are the potential response measures that Fire and Emergency New Zealand are working with their sector partners on, that the Minister referred to in her answer to oral question 12 on Tuesday 31 March 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 Fire and Emergency is working with emergency service and sector partners to ensure a consistent approach across the National Fuel Plan phases. This includes aligning readiness, sharing intelligence, and coordinating prevention…

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Question 12420 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What are the prioritisation settings that Fire and Emergency New Zealand are working with their sector partners on, that the Minister referred to in her answer to oral question 12 on Tuesday 31 March 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 Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working with emergency service partners to align prioritisation settings under the National Fuel Plan. This includes prioritising fuel use for critical emergency response and life-safety…

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Question 12421 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What are the planning assumptions that Fire and Emergency New Zealand are working with their sector partners on, that the Minister referred to in her answer to oral question 12 on Tuesday 31 March 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 Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working with emergency service partners to align planning assumptions under the National Fuel Plan. This includes assumptions about maintaining access to fuel for critical emergency response,…

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Question 12422 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    On what date did Fire and Emergency New Zealand begin working with their sector partners, as the Minister stated in her answers to oral question 12 on Tuesday 31 March 2026, to ensure planning assumptions, prioritisation settings, and…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised Fire and Emergency first met with sector partners on 30 March 2026.

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12423, 12424 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Does the classification of Fire and Emergency New Zealand as a critical customer mean that Fire and Emergency New Zealand will not have to ration fuel during a prolonged fuel shortage?

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    Does the classification of Fire and Emergency New Zealand as a critical customer mean that Fire and Emergency New Zealand will not have to limit or reduce operations during a prolonged fuel shortage?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised Fire and Emergency New Zealand is identified as a critical customer under the Government’s Fuel Response Framework and National Fuel Plan, reflecting its role as a life supporting service. This supports continued access to…

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Question 12425 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Does the classification of Fire and Emergency New Zealand as a critical customer guarantee that Fire and Emergency New Zealand will receive a full allocation of fuel to allow them to undertake standard operations?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Government’s Fuel Response Framework sets out how fuel is prioritised across all phases of the National Fuel Plan. As a life supporting service and critical customer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s fuel use is prioritised within that…

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Question 12426 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What does the classification of Fire and Emergency New Zealand as a critical customer mean in terms of fuel supply for Fire and Emergency New Zealand under National Fuel Plan phases 2, 3 and 4?

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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 detail on how fuel supply is prioritised across National Fuel Plan phases is set out in the Government’s Fuel Response Framework. As a life supporting service and critical customer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand will…

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Question 12427 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How often will Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group meet over April 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 that Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group has a standing weekly meeting throughout April 2026, with members convened as required outside of this to progress planning and respond to emerging issues.

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Question 12428 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many times, and on what dates, has Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group met?

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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 members of Fire and Emergency’s Fuel Planning Group have met on the following dates: • 17 March 2026 • 18 March 2026 • 19 March 2026 • 23 March 2026 • 27 March 2026 • 31 March 2026 • 1 April 2026 • 2 April 2026 • 7 April…

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Question 12429 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Was Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group established at the direction of the Minister?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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No.

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Question 12430 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    On what date was Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group established?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Fuel Planning Group was established on 17 March 2026.

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Question 12431 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Who are the members of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Fuel Planning Group operates under the direction of Megan Stiffler, Deputy Chief Executive Operational Response and Darryl Purdy, Deputy Chief Executive Corporate Services. The group currently includes: • National Manager Response…

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Question 12214 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Would professional firefighter crews be prioritised over volunteer crews at National Fuel Plan's phases 2, 3 or 4, if so why?

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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 at all phases of the National Fuel Plan, Fire and Emergency New Zealand will prioritise life supporting services, regardless of whether there are provided by career or volunteer personnel.

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Question 12217 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How will diesel supplies be prioritised for Fire and Emergency New Zealand in the National Fuel Plan’s phases 2, 3 and 4?

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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 in the Draft Fuel Response Plan 2026: Public Sector Implementation (as at 28 March 2026), Fire and Emergency undertakes a number of functions which are identified as priority fuel uses for critical, life supporting…

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Question 12218 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Has Fire and Emergency New Zealand been consulted on the National Fuel Plan, if so, what feedback did they provide?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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In relation to the current response, I am advised that Fire and Emergency has direct contact with MBIE planning groups to ensure advice to government includes its service delivery needs. I am further advised that Fire and Emergency has had…

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Question 12219 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Has she asked Fire and Emergency New Zealand to present her with an updated fuel resilience plan in case New Zealand fasces a prolonged fuel shortage?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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On 17 March 2026, I spoke with Fire and Emergency's (FENZ) Chief Executive seeking assurance FENZ was monitoring fuel prices, what prices increases mean for service provision of helicopters, and what plans and contingencies will be in…

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Question 12220 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What actions, if any, has she taken to ensure that Fire & Emergency New Zealand has enough fuel and diesel reserves to operate during a prolonged fuel shortage?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Fire and Emergency is working with the Public Service Commission and the All of Government response to ensure that critical, life supporting services can continue at all phases of the National Fuel Plan whilst reducing fuel use where…

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Question 11850 (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 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet the week beginning 23 March 2026.

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Question 12000 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that their most recent restructure was the Fiscal Sustainability Phase 2 change programme undertaken in the 2025/26 financial year. This change process…

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Question 12001 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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There have been no appointments to board role positions that were not on a list of candidates provided to me from nominated and assessed candidates.

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11117, 11445 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I took one paper to Cabinet the week beginning 16 March 2026. Cabinet papers and minutes will be proactively released here: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Proactive-Releases#IA on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Question 11622 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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

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Question 11698 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information will soon be made publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is made available at…

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Question 11357 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    How many new career firefighter recruits have completed induction since March 2025 and what proportion of them have had live fire training, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Since March 2025, 67 new paid firefighters have joined Fire and Emergency New Zealand. All of these have undertaken live fire training as part of their initial recruit training course.

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Question 11361 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Further to 7619 (2026), what action is being taken to ensure 100% of volunteer recruits receive live fire training before being deployed to live fire events, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised live fire training is not a core requirement of the volunteer firefighter recruit course, instead this training is required to be delivered when volunteers progress to qualified firefighter rank. All new volunteer qualified…

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Question 11362 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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

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Question 11363 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand delivers live fire training primarily through its National Training Centre (NTC) in Rotorua, supplemented by a secondary facility in Woolston, Christchurch, and through partner arrangements.…

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Question 11365 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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

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Question 11366 (2026)

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    What organisation is responsible for defining and assessing the live fire learning outcomes of recruits trained by Fire and Emergency New Zealand, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responsible for defining and assessing the live fire training learning outcomes for its recruits.

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Question 11367 (2026)

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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

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Question 11368 (2026)

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    What are the compliance actions required by the Provisional Improvement Notice at Fire and Emergency New Zealand training sites, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that the Provisional Improvement Notice for the Woolston Training Centre included the following recommendations: 1. The facility is to be immediately shut down and not to be used until adequate safety improvements have been…

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Question 11369 (2026)

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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

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Question 11371 (2026)

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    What progress has Fire and Emergency New Zealand made towards addressing the Provisional Improvement Notices at its live fire training facilities, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand has taken a structured approach to addressing Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) at its live fire training facilities, including immediate cessation of live fire activity, implementation…

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Question 11288 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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

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Question 11289 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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

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10739, 10741 (2026)

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

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have received one briefing regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10740 (2026)

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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

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Question 10744 (2026)

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have received one briefing regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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Question 10748 (2026)

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Nil.

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Question 10749 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Nil.

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Question 11010 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information will soon be made publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is made available at…

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Question 11286 (2026)

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand have implemented Recommendation 17 through its Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2024–2034, which includes a programme of work to increase the representation of women in the career…