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Question 9752 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9753 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has four active contractor or consultant engagements where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour. Refer to the table for the detail requested.

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Question 9754 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I have not undertaken any international travel in relation to my portfolio as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety.

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Question 9755 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I refer the Member to the Ministers’ Travel and Accommodation expenses quarterly release - https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9756 (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…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand will seek independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries for a variety of reasons as part of its regulatory functions and decisions. This information cannot be collated and provided within the…

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Question 9757 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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Regarding redundancies at the Ministry for Women, I refer the Member to my response to written question 38329 (2025).

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Question 9758 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9759 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is a departmental agency hosted by DPMC until 25 September…

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9760, 9768 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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For the period since 27 November 2023, I am advised that providing a detailed breakdown of international travel undertaken would require a substantial collation of information. This would divert staff from their core duties. In accordance…

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Question 9761 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is a departmental agency hosted by DPMC until 25 September…

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Question 9762 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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Ministers release their travel and accommodation expenses, including for staff, quarterly. You can find releases here: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases.

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Question 9763 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand disestablished 128 roles in December 2023 due to organisational change. The total cost of redundancies associated with this change was approximately $3,015,257. In March 2025, 163 roles were…

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Question 9764 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9765 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 9766 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Attorney-General

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I refer the member to the quarterly ministerial expenses' releases: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases---previous-disclosures. While travelling internationally under another one of her other Ministerial Portfolios, the…

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Question 9767 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Attorney-General

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 9769 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 56173 (2025). In addition, information on redundancy in DPMC in the 2024/25 financial year is set out in the DPMC Annual Review 2024/25:…

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Question 9771 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any departments. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material…

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Question 9772 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to the Ministers’ Travel and Accommodation expenses quarterly release on the dia.govt.nz website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9773 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Attorney-General

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I refer the member to the quarterly ministerial expenses' releases: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases---previous-disclosures.

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Question 9774 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any departments. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material…

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Question 9775 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Attorney-General

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Crown Law has paid a total amount of $362,686.41 to twelve staff who were made redundant since 27 November 2023. A total of 39 positions were disestablished, including 14 positions which will be formally disestablished on 31 March 2026.…

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Question 9776 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Attorney-General

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9778 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the quarterly ministerial expenses releases: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9779 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to the Ministers’ Travel and Accommodation expenses quarterly release on the dia.govt.nz website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases.

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Question 9781 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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As the Minister for Media and Communications, I am not responsible for any departments. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material…

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Question 9782 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and any other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised…

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Question 9783 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 9770 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9784 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the quarterly ministerial expenses releases: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9785 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Information relating to travel costs can be found in the quarterly Ministerial expenses releases that are published on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Question 9786 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and any other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised…

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Question 9788 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand has no…

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Question 9789 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 9770 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9790 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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Information relating to travel costs can be found in the quarterly Ministerial expenses releases that are published on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Question 9791 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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All international travel information is released as per normal Cabinet paper and Cabinet minuets process, therefore please see this link:…

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Question 9792 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand has not…

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Question 9793 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

Answered by

Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and any other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised…

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Question 9794 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

Answer

I am advised New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) has one contractor exceeding $200 an hour. The contract start date was October 2025. Further detail is not provided to protect the privacy of the individual’s privacy. I am advised that…

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Question 9795 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 10065 from the Minister for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9796 (2026)

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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All expenditure in relation to the Ministerial Office can be found here: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9798 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, I refer the Member to the attached table. For Invest NZ, I am advised none.

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Question 9799 (2026)

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I refer the member to the attached document.

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Question 9800 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9801 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 9802 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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Ministerial travel and accommodation expenses are released here: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9803 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 9804 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the attached table. Information relating to travel costs can be found in the quarterly Ministerial expenses releases that are published on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Question 9805 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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I am advised New Zealand Trade and Enterprise has paid NZD$4,503,637 in redundancy costs and disestablished 118 positions. I am also advised to identify restructuring costs would require substantial collation and research and cannot be…

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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Information relating to travel costs can be found in the quarterly Ministerial expenses releases that are published on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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Corrected reply: I am advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, the attached table provides a response to this question.