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What is the total forecast cost to the Crown of hosting the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' week in 2027, of which the Pacific Islands Forum 2027 – Hosting Costs initiative in Budget 2026 provides approximately $20.0 million, which agencies will incur those costs, and what is the forecast multi-agency cost breakdown, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered Question 24280 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total forecast cost to the Crown of hosting the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' week in 2027, of which the Pacific Islands Forum 2027 – Hosting Costs initiative in Budget 2026 provides approximately $20.0 million, which agencies will incur those costs, and what is the forecast multi-agency cost breakdown, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Budget 2026 provides a total cost of NZ$20 million for the Pacific Islands Forum 2027 - Hosting Costs initiative. Several agencies will incur costs, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand Police, the New Zealand Defence Force, and the Department of Internal Affairs. These costs include event management services, accommodation, venue hire, security services, VIP and transport services, hospitality, communications, additional office space, and IT support.