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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 6723 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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As at 1 January 2026, the Ministry for the Environment had 139 vacant full‑time equivalent (FTE) positions. The Environmental Protection Authority had 11.1 vacant FTE positions.