2193 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Customs

Written Question

Published date: 19 Feb 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	2193 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Customs
Minister replying:	Hon Casey Costello
Answer received:	15 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_02193_2026
Document guid:	a8ff370d-942d-44d8-8afd-9b366e06d530

2193 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Customs: How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with the portfolio, if any?

Hon Casey Costello: I am advised that the New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) has reached three financial settlements in relation to bullying and harassment complaints during the period 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2025. The total value of these financial settlements for this period is $70,757.50. In 2022, a total value of $2,500 was made as a result of one case of bullying and in 2024, a total value of $68,257.50 was made as a result of two cases of bullying.