13053 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Internal Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 21 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	13053 (2026)
Question asked:	07 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Mike Davidson
Portfolio:	Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	15 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_13053_2026
Document guid:	7daeaf97-38c0-440f-8786-5bd538a46449

13053 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What advice has the Minister or her officials commissioned or received regarding the permanent establishment of a swift water specialist response team in known high risk flooding regions, if any?

Hon Brooke van Velden: I have not received any advice from Fire and Emergency regarding the permanent establishment of a Specialist Water Rescue Team (SWRT) in known high risk flooding regions.