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What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll, the subject matter, the date commissioned, and the total cost?

Answered Question 10172 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll, the subject matter, the date commissioned, and the total cost?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

The only survey commissioned since 27 November 2023 by the Ministry of Transport is the Household Travel Survey, which measures the household travel of randomly selected New Zealanders over a two day period. Costs are provided below by financial year. • 2023/24 – $916,000.00 • 2024/25 – $916,000.00 • 2025/26 (full-year cost – one panel survey) – $ 891,895.60 Total cost: $2,723,895.60 Total cost (27 November 2023 – 20 March 2026): $ 2,162,588.00 For a list of surveys or polling undertaken by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, I refer the Member to the attached document.

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