4158 (2024). Hūhana Lyndon to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Written Question

Published date: 12 Apr 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	4158 (2024)
Question asked:	27 Mar 2024
Member asking:	Hūhana Lyndon
Portfolio:	Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
Minister replying:	Hon Shane Jones
Answer received:	08 Apr 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_04158_2024
Document guid:	a8b696bb-1b00-4650-a7d7-42d250391c85

4158 (2024). Hūhana Lyndon to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries: How many kaimahi Māori (staff who identify as Māori) will remain employed by Ministry for Primary Industries (Oceans and Fisheries) following the announced cuts to the sector workforce?

Hon Shane Jones: As part of the Budget 2024/25 programme, MPI was asked by the Government to find savings of 7.5 percent for the financial year starting 1 July 2024. MPI’s cost savings work will include a mix of programme reductions and staffing proposals. MPI is currently consulting with staff and no final decisions have been made.