41176 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Internal Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 01 Oct 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	41176 (2026)
Question asked:	17 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Mike Davidson
Portfolio:	Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	27 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_41176_2026
Document guid:	549f7c41-5769-405f-9877-da46645845e3

41176 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Internal Affairs: Was the Department of Internal Affairs consulted prior to the referral to the Serious Fraud Office of the matter that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand?

Hon Brooke van Velden: No, the Department of Internal Affairs was not consulted prior to the referral to the Serious Fraud Office.