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What advice, economic analysis or modelling, if any, has the Minister received regarding impacts on the Wellington economy of the proposed 8700 public sector job losses by mid-2029? and 4 other questions

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Questions

  • 19645

    What advice, economic analysis or modelling, if any, has the Minister received regarding impacts on the Wellington economy of the proposed 8700 public sector job losses by mid-2029?

  • 19648

    What advice, economic analysis or modelling, if any, has the Minister requested on the impacts on the Wellington economy of the proposed 8700 public sector job losses by mid-2029?

    Original response/referral lodged:

  • 19653

    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

  • 19654

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

  • 19805

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Answer

The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions, including advice related to public sector transformation.