38856 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Māori Development

Written Question

Published date: 15 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	38856 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Māori Development
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	09 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_38856_2026
Document guid:	ff887206-4b12-4993-a46b-4ce2065fedb3

38856 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Māori Development: 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 Tama Potaka: I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that between 27 November 2023 and 3 September 2026, $4,259,811 has been paid in staff redundancies.