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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?

Answered Question 2726 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • 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?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

Answer

I interpret the members question as matters associated with sexual harassment relating specifically to my office for whom I have responsibility. I can confirm that no such matters have arisen in the Office of the Minister Whānau Ora since 27 November 2023 when this Government was formed.