Kia ora,

I am writing to request the following information under the Official Information Act 1982 regarding the proposed rebuild of the Kari Kari Volunteer Fire Station:

1. Whether a rebuild of the Kari Kari Volunteer Fire Station has been approved, planned, or is currently under active consideration.

If so, please provide:
a. The approved or estimated total budget for the rebuild.
b. Any available breakdown of costs (including construction, design, project management, consultants, land acquisition if applicable, and other major categories).
c. The intended source(s) of funding for the rebuild, including whether Fire and Emergency levy funding will be used, and to what extent.
d. The anticipated timeline for the project.

2. The number of incidents and callouts attended by the Kari Kari Volunteer Fire Station for each of the last five calendar years.

3. Copies of any business cases, cost–benefit analyses, or internal briefing documents used to justify or prioritise this rebuild.

4. Any documents showing how this project was prioritised relative to other station upgrades, rebuilds, or major maintenance projects nationwide.

5. Any reports or internal assessments from the last three years identifying fire stations with significant building defects or health and safety risks (including mould, asbestos, or water damage).

If clarification is required, please let me know as soon as possible.

Thanks for your help,

Brianna Anglesey