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What, if anything, is the average daily rate paid for external consultants and contractors, and how does this compare to the equivalent daily cost of the roles being disestablished as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered Question 22125 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What, if anything, is the average daily rate paid for external consultants and contractors, and how does this compare to the equivalent daily cost of the roles being disestablished as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's reply to written question 22423 (2026).