13919 (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:	13919 (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_13919_2026
Document guid:	83280e91-5e19-4548-9f9b-e985b080b611

13919 (2026). Hon Willie Jackson to the Minister for Māori Development: Has he sought an assessment of the risk that cutting health and safety roles at Te Puni Kōkiri will increase the likelihood of staff burnout and elevated stress, particularly given that the PSA has warned that mahi currently performed by disestablished roles will fall on already stretched staff?

Hon Tama Potaka: This is an operational matter for Te Puni Kōkiri and the Secretary for Māori Development. I am advised final decisions on Te Ara Whakamua | The Way Forward 2026 (Corporate and Risk & Assurance) have yet to be made.