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Further to his reply to WPQ 2913 (2026), what was the number of recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or engaged with any department or entity for which he has ministerial responsibility in connection with the Conservation portfolio, rather than only staff employed directly in his ministerial office? and 7 other questions

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 8379

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2913 (2026), what was the number of recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or engaged with any department or entity for which he has ministerial responsibility in connection with the Conservation portfolio, rather than only staff employed directly in his ministerial office?

  • 8380

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2910 (2026), what were the employment or engagement outcomes resulting from recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, broken down by outcome category, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or engaged with any department or entity for which he has ministerial responsibility in connection with the Conservation portfolio, rather than only staff employed directly in his ministerial office?

  • 8381

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2909 (2026), what were the categories of sexual harassment allegations recorded, if any, broken down by type of allegation, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or engaged with any department or entity for which he has ministerial responsibility in connection with the Conservation portfolio, rather than only staff employed directly in his ministerial office?

  • 8382

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2908 (2026), what was the number of individuals dismissed, required to resign, or who had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or engaged with any department or entity for which he has ministerial responsibility in connection with the Conservation portfolio, rather than only staff employed directly in his ministerial office?

  • 8383

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2549 (2026), what was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or engaged with any department or entity for which he has ministerial responsibility in connection with the Conservation portfolio, rather than only staff employed directly in his ministerial office?

  • 8384

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2546 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment that resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or engaged with any department or entity for which he has ministerial responsibility in connection with the Conservation portfolio, rather than only staff employed directly in his ministerial office?

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  • 8385

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2545 (2026), what was the number of individuals who received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or engaged with any department or entity for which he has ministerial responsibility in connection with the Conservation portfolio, rather than only staff employed directly in his ministerial office?

  • 8388

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2544 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or engaged with any department or entity for which he has ministerial responsibility in connection with the Conservation portfolio, rather than only staff employed directly in his ministerial office?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I am advised that the Department of Conservation collects information relating to incidents or concerns of sexual harassment largely on a case-by-case basis through individual investigation reports. As reports are held by the relevant directorate/HR Advisor, rather than in a central repository, they are unable to easily extract the data requested from their reporting systems. Changes to DOC’s record keeping processes are underway to improve DOC’s ability to report more thoroughly on these issues. However, I am further advised that a manual search of DOC’s records since 2024 identified one case of sexual harassment relating to one individual, categorised as harm, recorded in 2025. This case resulted in cessation of the individual’s employment; however, DOC advises me that at this time further detail on the matter cannot be provided. This is also my response to written questions 8380 (2026), 8381 (2026), 8382 (2026), 8383 (2026), 8384 (2026), 8385 (2026) and 8388 (2026).