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How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments 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? and 1 other question

Answered 2564, 2568 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 2564

    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments 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?

  • 2568

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment 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 by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that the New Zealand Customs Service has had no cases where sexual harassment claims have resulted in financial settlements during the period 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2025.