9448 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

9448 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and whether the decision to enter, renew, or exit was part of a broader office consolidation programme?

Hon Brooke van Velden: I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand manages its property portfolio on a case-by-case basis at key lease milestones, including new leases, renewals, and exits. At each decision point, WorkSafe seeks to optimise its accommodation portfolio by balancing operational needs, value for money, location, and opportunities to improve efficiency, including co-location with other public sector agencies where this is available and appropriate. Decisions are not driven by a reduction in the overall number of offices, but by ensuring accommodation arrangements remain fit for purpose and represent good use of public funds. Refer to the table for the detail requested.