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On what date was the independent review of the BCU project commissioned, and what was the total cost of that review?

Answered Question 33644 (2026)
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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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  • On what date was the independent review of the BCU project commissioned, and what was the total cost of that review?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

Answer

I am advised that the Terms of Reference for the independent review was signed off by MBIE’s acting Chief Executive on 14 December 2025. The reviewer signed their agreement to commence the review on 23 December 2025. I am advised the total cost of the review was $100,625 (incl. of GST).