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Question 9860 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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In regard to the Ministry of Transport (MoT), I refer the Member to the responses provided to Question 40 and Question 41 of the Ministry of Transport Annual Review 2023/24 and the response provided to Question 5 of the Ministry of…

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Question 9861 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to the attachment document for the Ministry of Transport's information. I am advised that there are currently eight contractors engaged by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) who are paid at a rate exceeding $200 per…

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Question 9862 (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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised by Stats NZ that since November 2023, 369 positions have been disestablished. There have been 180 redundancies at a total cost of $10,561,172.

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Question 9863 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Statistics

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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 9864 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to the Quarterly Ministerial Expenses Releases: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases I have undertaken the below Ministerial international travel as the Minister of Transport: 30 March - 3 April 2025 -…

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Question 9865 (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 Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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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 9866 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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In regard to the Ministry of Transport, I refer the Member to the responses provided to Question 172 and Question 187 of the Ministry of Transport Annual Review 2023/24 and the responses provided to Question 45 and Question 46 of the…

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Question 9867 (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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9727 (2026).

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Question 9868 (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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9721 (2026).

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Question 9869 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to the Quarterly Ministerial Expenses Releases: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9870 (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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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I refer the member to the quarterly Ministerial expense releases - https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases.

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Question 9871 (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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9732 (2026).

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Question 9872 (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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

Answer

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

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Question 9873 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 9874 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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ACC advises me there is one current contractor who is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour. In this instance, they are paid an hourly rate of $214.50. Further details of this contract are withheld to protect identification of the…

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Question 9875 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I refer the member to my proactively released diary, available on the Beehive website, and my expense releases, available on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Question 9876 (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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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I refer the member to the quarterly Ministerial expense releases - https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases.

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Question 9877 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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ACC advises me from 27 November 2023 to 20 March 2026, a total of $5,794,676.27 was spent on redundancy costs and $814,852.41 excluding GST on restructuring costs. During this period, 463 positions were disestablished.

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Question 9878 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 9770 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9879 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 9880 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I refer the member to my proactively released diary, available on the Beehive website, and my expense releases, available on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Question 9881 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 9882 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I refer the member to my response to written question 9875 (2026)

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Question 9883 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. Providing the level of information sought by the member…

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Question 9884 (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 James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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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 9885 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I refer the member to my response to written question 9880 (2026).

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Question 9886 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I refer the member to my diary which is proactively released each month on the beehive website. Any hospitality, gifts or otherwise are noted on my pecuniary interest register.

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Question 9887 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What surveys or polling, 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 organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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None.

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Question 9888 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

I refer the member to the response to WPQ 10065 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9891 (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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

I refer the member to the Register of Pecuniary and Other Specified Interests of Members of Parliament.

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Question 9892 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What surveys or polling, 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 organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to Appendix Fifteen of the Ministry for Primary Industries 2023/24 Annual Review:…

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9893, 9958, 10065, 10104 (2026)

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

  • 9958 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

  • 10104 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

Further to my answer to WPQ 9760 and 9770 (2026), I am advised that it is not in the public interest to provide the information being sought within the timeframe of a written parliamentary question, as it would require a substantial amount…

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Question 9895 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am advised that the Ministry for Regulation has spent the following: - On media monitoring since establishment: 2023/24 – $0; 2024/25 – $7,810; 2025/26 – $8,760. - On advertising for job vacancies since establishment: 2023/24 – $0;…

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Question 9896 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What surveys or polling, 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 organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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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 requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

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Question 9897 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 9898 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 10065 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9899 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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None.

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Question 9901 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

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 requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

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Question 9902 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 10065 (2026) from the Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9903 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What surveys or polling, 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 organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

Answered by

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. I am further advised all surveys are managed internally by Oranga Tamariki.

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Question 9904 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised, none.

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Question 9905 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 9907 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

I refer the member to the response to WPQ 10065 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9908 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What surveys or polling, 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 organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

Corrected reply: I refer the Member the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9938 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9948 (2026).

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Question 9909 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

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 requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

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Question 9910 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9940 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9952 (2026).…

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Question 9911 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I refer the member to the response to WPQ 10065 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9912 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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Corrected reply: I am advised Oranga Tamariki has entered into one communications contract since 27 November 2023. This was with Campbell Squared Communications in December 2023 to provide change-related leadership and communications…

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Camilla Belich

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    What surveys or polling, 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 organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I refer the member to the attached table for the list of public surveys or polling that I am advised has been commissioned by the Department of Conservation since 27 November 2023. I am further advised that the Department has interpreted…