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How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with the portfolio, if any?

Answered Question 2212 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with the portfolio, if any?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Environmental Protection Authority has not had any cases of workplace bullying since 2015. I am advised the Ministry for the Environment has had two cases that were referred to an external party since 2015. The cases were not progressed.