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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 3035 (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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (the Ministry), that no individuals were required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment during each calendar year from 2023 to 2026. The Ministry holds no records indicating such outcomes for the period 2019 to 2022. Records prior to 2019 are not held or incomplete in line with authorised and disposal requirements under the Public Records Act 2005.