38900 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Written Question

Published date: 13 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	38900 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	08 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_38900_2026
Document guid:	db792a6f-40b9-430b-b5a0-90439d585340

38900 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: 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 Brooke van Velden: I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has paid out $5,721,046.93 in redundancy costs since 27 November 2023.