18536 (2026). Hon Carmel Sepuloni to the Minister for Auckland

Written Question

Published date: 18 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18536 (2026)
Question asked:	05 May 2026
Member asking:	Hon Carmel Sepuloni
Portfolio:	Minister for Auckland
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	12 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18536_2026
Document guid:	f3477c43-93df-4545-85c3-d3a5f2a477fc

18536 (2026). Hon Carmel Sepuloni to the Minister for Auckland: What is the total number of staff in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, if any, that are permanently assigned to the Auckland portfolio?

Hon Simon Watts: There are 3 MBIE staff that support the Auckland portfolio as part of their broader substantive roles, plus a part time Private Secretary.