5640 (2024). Hūhana Lyndon to the Minister for Biosecurity

Written Question

Published date: 23 Apr 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5640 (2024)
Question asked:	09 Apr 2024
Member asking:	Hūhana Lyndon
Portfolio:	Minister for Biosecurity
Minister replying:	Hon Andrew Hoggard
Answer received:	18 Apr 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05640_2024
Document guid:	db28fecc-2e97-4fe3-9dd2-97fc7ba3e104

5640 (2024). Hūhana Lyndon to the Minister for Biosecurity: Are there dedicated kaupapa Māori positions in Ministry for Primary Industries (Biosecurity), if so, how many, if any, are expected to be disestablished as part of the announced public sector cuts?

Hon Andrew Hoggard: The Ministry for Primary Industries has staff across all business units working to support the Māori primary sector and supporting Māori capability improvement. In addition, there is a dedicated Māori Partnership and Investment team supporting Māori landowners and agribusiness to achieve their aspirations. MPI is currently consulting on a cost saving programme. This work will include a mix of programme reductions and the staffing proposals currently out for consultation. MPI is not proposing any reductions to frontline services and statutory roles, such as veterinarians, animal welfare, fishery and food compliance officers, or biosecurity teams at the border. MPI is currently consulting with staff and no final decisions have been made.