4441 (2024). Hūhana Lyndon to the Minister of Agriculture

Written Question

Published date: 12 Apr 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	4441 (2024)
Question asked:	01 Apr 2024
Member asking:	Hūhana Lyndon
Portfolio:	Minister of Agriculture
Minister replying:	Hon Todd McClay
Answer received:	08 Apr 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_04441_2024
Document guid:	9f817809-04c9-4920-96be-361f160c8109

4441 (2024). Hūhana Lyndon to the Minister of Agriculture: How many kaimahi Māori (staff who identify as Māori) will remain employed by Ministry for Primary Industries (Agriculture) following the public sector cuts announced by the coalition government?

Hon Todd McClay: 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.