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How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

Answered Question 6695 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that there were 348.85 vacant permanent roles (FTE) as at 31 December 2025 (the closest reporting date to 1 January 2026).