53358 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 04 Dec 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	53358 (2025)
Question asked:	16 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	01 Dec 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_53358_2025
Document guid:	335e7513-9883-41e8-a157-70b79269a853

53358 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: How many emergency response staff, if any, including Public Information Management (PIM) roles, will Earth Sciences NZ retain following the merger of GNS, NIWA, and MetService?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: This question is unable to be answered as the acquisition of Metservice is dependent on the passage of legislation.