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What was the total cost of electricity supplied to Premier House, if any, during the period in which the property was not occupied as a residence by the Prime Minister between November 2023 and September 2024?

Answered Question 38017 (2026)
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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • What was the total cost of electricity supplied to Premier House, if any, during the period in which the property was not occupied as a residence by the Prime Minister between November 2023 and September 2024?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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Premier House is a private and secure residence for the Prime Minister, a workplace for staff, and a function and event venue. The table sets out the amounts paid for electricity supplied to Premier House for the specified period. Energy continues to be consumed when the property is not occupied by the Prime Minister to support workplace and security services. Month Electricity (GST excl.) Nov-23 $1,092.52 Dec-23 $2,330.74 Jan-24 $1,914.50 Feb-24 $1,493.14 Mar-24 $1,049.26 Apr-24 $1,701.17 May-24 $1,395.35 Jun-24 $3,331.39 Jul-24 $5,080.43 Aug-24 $2,928.39 Sept-24 $3,048.59 Total $25,365.48