The New Zealand Fire Service Commission was the overseeing authority controlling the New Zealand Fire Service and the New Zealand National Rural Fire Authority. A Crown entity reporting to the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Commission was established by the New Zealand Fire Service Act 1975.[1] The Commission was dissolved on 30 June 2017 when it was replaced by the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board.
| Agency overview | |
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| Dissolved | 30 June 2017 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Type | Crown agent |
| Jurisdiction | New Zealand |
| Headquarters | Level 12, 80 The Terrace Wellington 6011 |
| Minister responsible |
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| Child agencies |
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The Commission was composed of five members appointed by the Governor-General. By law, at least one member must be experienced in fire engineering or a senior operational firefighting.[2]
At the time of dissolution, the members of the Commission were:[3]
The Commission members became members of the Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand on 1 July 2017.[4]