8198 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Economic Development

8198 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Economic Development: In the Minister’s departments, ministries and agencies for which savings have been identified resulting from the Government’s directive to reduce expenditure in the public service, what percentage of employees who are set to lose their roles, if any, are Māori?

Hon Melissa Lee: I am advised that these decisions are the responsibility of the relevant Chief Executive. A breakdown of Māori employees who have had their roles disestablished cannot be provided in the timeframe available to respond to this question.