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Were any relevant unions consulted prior to the announcement of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any; if so, on what date, and were the unions provided with the underlying business case, if one existed, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered Question 22506 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Were any relevant unions consulted prior to the announcement of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any; if so, on what date, and were the unions provided with the underlying business case, if one existed, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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No consultation has taken place as no specific decisions have been taken on how the public sector reforms will be achieved.