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How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of 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 Question 2621 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Since 2018, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has not issued formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment. For Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 2246 (2026).