8359 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Internal Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 25 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8359 (2026)
Question asked:	11 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Mike Davidson
Portfolio:	Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	19 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08359_2026
Document guid:	44478449-eb91-4f54-b59a-4602fa5501a9

8359 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What advice or briefings has the Minister or her officials received, if any, regarding complaints made by lines rescue teams at Fire and Emergency New Zealand and their concerns around delays when requesting air ambulance chopper assistance from New Zealand Police?

Hon Brooke van Velden: I have not received any advice or briefings regarding complaints made by lines rescue teams at Fire and Emergency New Zealand about delays when requesting air ambulance helicopter assistance from New Zealand Police.