28182 (2025). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

28182 (2025). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What changes, if any, have been made to the staffing levels at New Zealand’s missions in India since 27 November 2023, broken down by mission, staff posted from New Zealand, and staff employed at post?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: There have been minor changes to staffing levels at New Zealand's missions in India since November 2023. The Coalition Government has decided that New Zealand needs to expand its diplomatic footprint in India, and these new diplomatic roles are subject to approval by the host government. Those proposed new approval by the host government. Those proposed new roles are not reflected in the table below. SNZ stands for Staff Employed on New Zealand Conditions and SEP stands for Staff Employed at Post.