19 August 2024
Mark Green
[FYI request #27874 email]
Reference: OIA-2024/25-0106
Dear Mark
Official Information Act request relating to Requests to FENZ and NZ Police for
assistance
Thank you for your Of icial Information Act 1982 (the Act) request received on 31 July 2024.
You requested:
I would like to find out the following-
[Part 1:] In the previous 5 years, how many times has NEMA made a request for FENZ to
respond/stand up a team in a High angle rope rescue situation, and when were these requests
made, and in what area was the response
[Part 2:] In the previous 5 years, how many times has NEMA made a request for FENZ to
respond/stand up a team in a water rescue situation, and when were these requests made,
and in what area was the response
For ease of reference, I have numbered the parts of your request.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 December
2019. I have interpreted your request to cover the period from establishment to 31 July 2024.
NEMA has not made any such requests as referred to in Parts 1 and 2. NEMA does not
perform the role referred to in Part 1 and 2. Depending upon the circumstances, technical
rescues such as rope or swift water would be tasked by either Fire and Emergency New
Zealand (FENZ) or the New Zealand Police as part of a rescue operation. Here are their
website links:
https:/ fireandemergency.nz
https:/ www.police.govt.nz
This response wil be published on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s website
during our regular publication cycle. Typically, information is released monthly, or as otherwise
determined. Your personal information including name and contact details wil be removed for
publication.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision under
section 28(3) of the Act.
Yours sincerely
Stefan Weir
Chief of Staff
National Emergency Management Agency
Level 7, TSB Building, 147 Lambton Quay | PO Box 5010 | Wellington 6140 | New Zealand
Tel: +64 4 830 5100 | [email address] | www.civildefence.govt.nz
