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What assessment has he made of the impact of cutting people capability and culture roles on Te Puni Kōkiri's ability to recruit, retain, and develop staff with the specialist Māori development expertise the ministry requires?

Answered Question 19639 (2026)
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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What assessment has he made of the impact of cutting people capability and culture roles on Te Puni Kōkiri's ability to recruit, retain, and develop staff with the specialist Māori development expertise the ministry requires?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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This is an operational matter for Te Puni Kōkiri and the Secretary for Māori Development. I am advised final decisions on Te Ara Whakamua | The Way Forward 2026 (Corporate and Risk & Assurance) have yet to be made.