13737 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs

13737 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What is the total expenditure, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies under the Minister’s responsibility, if any, since 27 November 2023, broken down by agency?

Hon Brooke van Velden: The Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that since 27 November 2023, its total expenditure on redundancy payments was $3,657,558. Office of Film and Literature Classification (the Classification Office): Nil. Lotto New Zealand: Nil. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fire and Emergency): I am advised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand since 27 November 2023, its total expenditure on redundancy payments was $187,829.