53260 (2025). Lemauga Lydia Sosene to the Minister of Internal Affairs

53260 (2025). Lemauga Lydia Sosene to the Minister of Internal Affairs: Will she guarantee than Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s proposal to cut $70 million of spending a year, 10% of their annual budget, will have no impact on the safety of New Zealanders, if not, why not?

Hon Brooke van Velden: As I stated in my response to the member’s questions in the June 2025 Internal Affairs Estimates hearing, it is vital that Fire and Emergency New Zealand use funds collected from levy payers effectively to deliver emergency services and invest in their equipment and assets appropriately.