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How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated 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 2977 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated 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?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Since 2018, no individuals within the Ministry were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment. For Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 2246 (2026).