22573 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

22573 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: What consultations are the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, planning to open on the week beginning 12 May with employees around any changes to employment roles, employment numbers and any other employment conditions, and how many roles are affected?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and any other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised no consultations were opened on the week beginning 12th May 2025, with the exception of New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited (Scion), which had one consultation process commence regarding site location of its Christchurch operations involving a 19 km shift. Affecting 38 staff, there is no impact to employment terms.