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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 22835 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

Answer

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) did not consult with the Public Service Commissioner on proposed role reductions. The LINZ Chief Executive briefed their relevant Public Service Commission Assistant Commissioner of these changes as part of their normal engagement activities