6879 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Written Question

Published date: 13 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	6879 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	09 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_06879_2026
Document guid:	1f21965d-4dd0-4e34-9091-0d85f29229e5

6879 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

Hon Louise Upston: As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism & Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that for Tourism New Zealand, the answer is 5.