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Why has Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission not tracked internal staff time spent supporting the independent review by Jane Meares into the Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action, and will he direct the Commission to estimate that staff time so a complete cost figure can be reported?

Answered Question 20507 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Why has Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission not tracked internal staff time spent supporting the independent review by Jane Meares into the Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action, and will he direct the Commission to estimate that staff time so a complete cost figure can be reported?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I am advised the Public Service Commission does not commonly track staff time for the investigations and reviews it conducts.