7891 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

7891 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: How many staff who received a redundancy since 27 November 2023 and were subsequently reappointed to a new role in any of the ministries, agencies, and/or departments for which the Minister is responsible had a total remuneration package in the new role that was higher than their previous position, if any?

Hon Louise Upston: As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, no Tourism New Zealand staff made redundant since 27 November 2023 have been reappointed.