7736 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Conservation

7736 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Conservation: What process, if any, was employed by the Minister’s departments, ministries and agencies to brief the Minister on any savings and their impact on services and functions, as a result of the Government’s directive to reduce expenditure in the public service?

Hon Tama Potaka: I have received advice from the Department of Conservation however, these decisions will be finalised after final Cabinet decisions on Budget 2024, which has not yet occurred. I am advised that these decisions are the responsibility of the Director-General. Furthermore, I am advised that these decisions are still to be finalised and are subject to staff consultation.