11951 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Agriculture

Written Question

Published date: 15 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	11951 (2026)
Question asked:	29 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Agriculture
Minister replying:	Hon Todd McClay
Answer received:	09 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_11951_2026
Document guid:	d30ed377-f7cb-4f1b-a357-896442e859c7

11951 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Agriculture: What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

Hon Todd McClay: I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) completed three recent change processes in March 2026: • Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Service confirmed structural changes within the Strategy, Engagement and Advice Directorate, affecting 11 positions: nine were reassigned and two roles were disestablished. • MPI Petone Office relocated to Ngauranga and other MPI offices in Wellington CBD: no roles were disestablished. • Biosecurity New Zealand’s Plant Health & Environment Laboratory aligned its operations to the Plant Health & Environment Capability programme, impacting seven positions: four were reassigned and three roles were disestablished. There was no net reduction in positions.