38846 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Justice

38846 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Justice: How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I am advised that since 27 November 2023 the total costs of redundancy processes for the Ministry of Justice, Te Tari Whakatau, and The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention was $3,631,097.10. I refer the Member to Table 1 for what I am advised Crown entities have spent on redundancy processes initiated since 27 November 2023.