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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 2416 (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 Vocational Education

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The list below provides the number of workplace bullying cases the Tertiary Education Commission referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority or other external bodies since 2015. Year # of cases referred 2026 0 2025 0 2024 0 2023 0 2022 0 2021 0 2020 2* External investigations (but one not substantiated following investigation) 2019 0 2018 0 2017 0 2016 0 2015 0