13921 (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:	13921 (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_13921_2026
Document guid:	4ec84615-46f2-433b-8ec2-d7b567e53f0b

13921 (2026). Hon Willie Jackson to the Minister for Māori Development: Is he satisfied that the loss of Māori capability roles at Te Puni Kōkiri — roles specifically designed to strengthen te reo Māori and tikanga Māori competency among staff — will not compromise the ministry's ability to engage effectively with te ao Māori?

Hon Tama Potaka: I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that final decisions are yet to be made on the current change proposal.