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Is the Ministry for Primary Industries's On Farm Support team exempt from the government's public servant job number cuts?

Answered Question 25508 (2026)
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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Is the Ministry for Primary Industries's On Farm Support team exempt from the government's public servant job number cuts?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised MPI has not made any decisions about changes to its operations as part of the Government’s public sector reform programme. That work will take place over the coming months, and I have an expectation that front line services will not be affected as part of their consideration.