38935 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

38935 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: 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 Louise Upston: As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regards to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that since 27 November 2023, the cost of redundancy payments at Tourism New Zealand has been $905,361. During the same period, the cost of redundancy payments at Qualmark has been $103,842.