29286 (2024). Chlöe Swarbrick to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 20 Jun 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29286 (2024)
Question asked:	04 Jun 2024
Member asking:	Chlöe Swarbrick
Portfolio:	Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	17 Jun 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29286_2024
Document guid:	ad45a588-e958-4e73-b126-8432ea86f307

29286 (2024). Chlöe Swarbrick to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: What engagement, if any, has the Minister, other Ministers or her officials had with the concerns expressed by NIWA staff in their open letter regarding their staff cuts?

Hon Judith Collins: The concerns expressed by NIWA staff in their open letter relate to operational decisions that are a matter for the Board. It would not be appropriate for Ministers or officials to engage in this matter.