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Was the Public Service Commissioner consulted on the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, and what advice did the Commissioner provide, if anything, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered Question 22663 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Was the Public Service Commissioner consulted on the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, and what advice did the Commissioner provide, if anything, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

No decisions have been made on role reduction/disestablishments, restructures, redeployments, or support for staff (including outplacement, retraining, or mental health services) at the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana—Te Tari Whakatau as part of savings made in Budget 2026, and therefore the Public Service Commissioner has not been consulted.