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What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation, commercial advice, employment matters, Treaty matters, or other)?

Answered Question 9529 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation, commercial advice, employment matters, Treaty matters, or other)?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Please see attachment in relation to the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai

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