9676 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs

9676 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs: 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 Brooke van Velden: Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that since 27 November 2023 there have been 515 positions disestablished. The total cost of redundancy payments has been $9,426,456. Fire and Emergency New Zealand: I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand has paid a total of $597,171.94 in severance/restructure payments to 11 employees since 27 November 2023. The Classification Office Nil. Lotto NZ: I am advised by Lotto NZ that 10 redundancies have been made with a total cost of $310,278.24 in redundancy payments since 27 November 2023.