41178 (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:	41178 (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_41178_2026
Document guid:	8d0472e1-6c08-43e4-922a-00bf99e6f312

41178 (2026). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Internal Affairs: Did Fire and Emergency New Zealand seek external legal advice before referring the matter that has seen her lose confidence in the Chief Executive to the Serious Fraud Office?

Hon Brooke van Velden: I have been advised by my officials that Fire and Emergency New Zealand did seek legal advice.