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Is he aware that, when combined with previous restructuring rounds, the proposed cuts would result in a total loss of more than 100 roles at Te Puni Kōkiri, representing approximately 21 percent of the ministry's workforce?

Answered Question 13923 (2026)
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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Is he aware that, when combined with previous restructuring rounds, the proposed cuts would result in a total loss of more than 100 roles at Te Puni Kōkiri, representing approximately 21 percent of the ministry's workforce?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that final decisions are yet to be made on the current change proposal. I refer the member to WPQ 13922 (2026) for the detailed position FTE reductions and increases since 27 November 2023.