30117 (2026). Cushla Tangaere-Manuel to the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Written Question

Published date: 16 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	30117 (2026)
Question asked:	28 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
Portfolio:	Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Mitchell
Answer received:	12 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_30117_2026
Document guid:	1cf91890-c369-4f3b-bf48-81b7b298adfe

30117 (2026). Cushla Tangaere-Manuel to the Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery: What engagement, if any, with iwi, hapū and marae has taken place during the design and establishment of SafetyNet as a Schedule 4A Crown Company, and at what stage of the process did that engagement occur?

Hon Mark Mitchell: Before becoming SafetyNet Critical Communications (SafetyNet), it operated as the Next Generation Critical Communications (NGCC) business unit within New Zealand Police from 2020 to deliver the Public Safety Network solely for Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Hato Hone St John, Wellington Free Ambulance and Police. SafetyNet is now engaging with Te Puni Kōkiri, Tū Ātea and the Iwi Chairs Forum to better understand future communication needs and demand, and how it can best support iwi and marae in the years ahead.