58864 (2025). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Internal Affairs

58864 (2025). Mike Davidson to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What is the average response time of Fire and Emergency New Zealand callouts in Lower Hutt City, Alicetown and the Western Hills broken down by month and year from the closure of Hutt City Fire Station in December 2021 through to 12 December 2025?

Hon Brooke van Velden: I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that, following the closure of Hutt City Fire Station in December 2021, the average response time for callouts in Lower Hutt City, Alicetown and the Western Hills has been approximately eight minutes. A table showing the monthly averages over this period is attached.