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How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying 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 2449 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

In 2021, one individual resigned by mutual agreement following a workplace bullying investigation. No individuals were dismissed or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying since 2015 within the Sport New Zealand Group.