13710 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs

13710 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What is the total amount, if any, spent on severance payments and redundancy packages by any agencies under the Minister’s responsibility since 27 November 2023, broken down by agency and highest individual payment?

Hon Brooke van Velden: The Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that since 27 November 2023, the total amount spent on redundancy payments was $3,657,558. To protect the privacy of individuals a further breakdown is unable to be provided. Office of Film and Literature Classification (the Classification Office): Nil. Lotto New Zealand: I am advised by Lotto New Zealand that since 27 November 2023, the total amount spent on severance payments and redundancy packages was $54,384. To protect the privacy of individuals a further breakdown is unable to be provided. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire and Emergency): I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand that since 27 November 2023, the total amount spent on severance and redundance payments were $187,829. To protect the privacy of individuals a further breakdown is unable to be provided.