What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of positions disestablished, and the total cost of redundancy payments, as at 5 June 2026?

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that since 27 November 2023, 515 positions have been disestablished. The total cost of redundancy payments has been $9,775,666. Classification Office: I am advised that the Classification Office has not made any staff redundant since 27 November 2023. Lotto New Zealand: I am advised that Lotto New Zealand has made $208,469 in redundancy payments since 27 November 2023 from ten position disestablishments. Fire and Emergency New Zealand: I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand has incurred the following redundancy and restructuring costs since 27 November 2023: • Number of positions disestablished: 57 • Total redundancy payments: $507,318.55 • (as at 5 June 2026) • Total restructuring costs: $2,461,662 (year to date as at May 2026) Total restructuring costs include costs associated with restructures that have not yet been completed.