What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions, broken down by agency, as at 5 June 2026?

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that as at 5 June 2026, no decisions have been made, and no change processes have commenced in relation to Budget 2026 that would result in staff redundancies. As a result, no expenditure, actual or projected, on staff redundancies has been identified. Classification Office: I am advised that the Classification Office is not undertaking redundancies as part of savings arising from Budget 2026 decisions. Lotto New Zealand: I am advised that Lotto New Zealand is not undertaking redundancies as part of savings arising from Budget 2026 decisions. Fire and Emergency New Zealand: I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand is not undertaking redundancies as part of savings arising from Budget 2026 decisions.