Ministry for Primary Industries withdraws staff from minister's office

Tuesday 25 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 25 Feb 2025, 8:50pm

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The Ministry for Primary Industries has stopped seconding employees to the office of Rural Communities and Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson. This decision follows formal complaints from staff regarding issues that have reportedly impacted their mental health and wellbeing.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 25 Feb 2025, 6:14pm

   Ministry stops sending workers to NZ First minister Mark Patterson’s office amid complaints, issues between staff (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 25 Feb 2025, 6:26pm

   MPI withdraws staff from NZ First Minister's office after complaints (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 25 Feb 2025, 8:50pm

   MPI staff pulled from Rural Communities Minister's office (opens in new tab)