44944 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Agriculture

Written Question

Published date: 03 Oct 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	44944 (2025)
Question asked:	15 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Agriculture
Minister replying:	Hon Todd McClay
Answer received:	29 Sep 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_44944_2025
Document guid:	9c4da7a1-889c-4009-9f63-06d3119d00a3

44944 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Agriculture: What consultations are the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, planning to open on the week beginning Monday 15 September 2025 with employees around any changes to employment roles, employment numbers and any other employment conditions, and when is any such consultation expected to close?

Hon Todd McClay: I am advised that MPI is consulting on two change processes: • Biosecurity New Zealand has proposed to disestablish two positions and create two new positions. Consultation closes on 30 September 2025. • New Zealand Food Safety has proposed to disestablish four positions and create four new positions. Consultation closes on 2 October 2025.