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What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the review, the reviewer or organisation appointed, the date commissioned, and the total cost or estimated cost?

Answered Question 9622 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the review, the reviewer or organisation appointed, the date commissioned, and the total cost or estimated cost?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that since 27 November 2026, Customs has commissioned two independent reviews on different subjects. One review commenced on 2 May 2025, and the other commenced on 9 February 2026. The review that commenced on 9 February 2026 is still currently active. For reasons relating to the protection of personal privacy and commercial sensitivity, Customs is unable to provide the name or subject of the reviews, the reviewer or organisation appointed, or the total or estimated cost.