39039 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Written Question

Published date: 15 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39039 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	09 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39039_2026
Document guid:	29296c11-8547-4fd7-8bfe-f165dd36aadb

39039 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS: 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: It is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.