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How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

Answered Question 38813 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, the Ministry was established on 1 December 2024. I am advised that in the 7 months to 30 June 2025, the Ministry spent $474,681 on consultancy. For Disability Support Services I refer the member to my Ministry of Social Development written parliamentary response 38771 (2026)