12431 (2026). Lemauga Lydia Sosene to the Minister of Internal Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 17 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12431 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Portfolio:	Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	13 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12431_2026
Document guid:	4b4fb3e2-a394-4f38-9655-5e30e5d00d1f

12431 (2026). Lemauga Lydia Sosene to the Minister of Internal Affairs: Who are the members of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Fuel Planning Group?

Hon Brooke van Velden: 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 Capability • National Manager Business Operations • Chief Advisor to DCE Asset and Programme Delivery • Manager Regional Learning Delivery • Senior Regional Comms and Engagement Advisor • Senior Advisor Business Continuity • Management Accountant • Senior Business Analyst • Principal Advisor Safety Health and Wellbeing The group is supported by representatives from each of the five Fire and Emergency regions, and another for the Communication Centers.