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What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event name or purpose, date, location, number of attendees, and total cost?

Answered Question 9502 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event name or purpose, date, location, number of attendees, and total cost?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

EA: The Authority has not hosted any hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events since 27 November 2023 that cost more than $10,000. EECA: Since 27 November 2023, EECA has had one staff conference day which cost more than 10,000. Details: 6 November 2024 EECA Day, held at the Rydges Hotel in Wellington. Total cost: $10,519 excl GST. 117 attendees.