9626 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Defence
Written Question
Published date: 01 Apr 2026
9626 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Defence: What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the total cost of redundancy payments?
Hon Judith Collins: The New Zealand Defence Force: Information about redundancies and costs in 2023/24 and 2024/25 are found in the NZDF response to select committee for the Annual Review, and are published on the Parliament website:
• 2024/25 Annual Review: https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/submissions-and-advice/document/54SCFADT_EVI_62e01125-a7bd-4da0-f52f-08de0c1ab09b_FADT1958/new-zealand-defence-force-responses-to-written-questions
• 2023/24 Annual Review: https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/submissions-and-advice/document/54SCFADT_EVI_519977fd-65f0-44c0-d631-08dceeedef39_FADT1019/new-zealand-defence-force-responses-to-written-questions
One Ministry of Defence redundancy has occurred in this period. Details of individual redundancy payments are withheld to protect personal privacy. No restructuring costs have arisen since 27 November 2023.