How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken down by organisation, total cost, and year, as at 5 June 2026?

Answer

In relation to the Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 26036 (2026), noting that the way data is captured does not allow the split for financial and non-financial settlements. I am advised that, between 27 November 2023 and 5 June 2026, Education New Zealand entered into financial settlements totalling $980,427. By financial year, the total costs were: • 2023/24: $116,000 • 2024/25: $732,659 • 2025/26: $131,768. I am advised that, between 27 November 2023 and 5 June 2026, the Education Review Office entered into less than five financial settlements, totalling $69,303. The total cost was $26,850 in 2024, and $42,453 in 2025.