52337 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

52337 (2024). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations: What teams, business units, and functions in the Minister’s departments, if any, have increased FTEs since November 2023, and how many FTEs have they been increased by?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I am advised that the Office for Māori-Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti has increased by 1.7 FTEs since November 2023. To remain fiscally responsible, previous contractor resource has been changed to fixed term employees, resulting in increased FTEs.