13917 (2026). Hon Willie Jackson to the Minister for Māori Development

Written Question

Published date: 29 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	13917 (2026)
Question asked:	13 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Hon Willie Jackson
Portfolio:	Minister for Māori Development
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	23 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_13917_2026
Document guid:	ef921bea-32b7-4a6f-ad60-836d8113e7d8

13917 (2026). Hon Willie Jackson to the Minister for Māori Development: Can he explain how reducing Te Puni Kōkiri's workforce by more than one-fifth is consistent with his stated goal of delivering improved outcomes for Māori?

Hon Tama Potaka: While this is an operational matter for Te Puni Kōkiri and the Secretary for Māori Development, I am confident that Te Puni Kōkiri is achieving greater strategic influence, through a refined focus on key areas that have the most significant impact on Māori wellbeing outcomes, informed by evidence-based approaches and insights from communities.