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Question 31000 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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$93,830 is forecast to be spent on board fees for members of the Regulatory Standards Board in 2026/27.

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Question 31001 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I refer the Member to the response for written question 31201 (2026), as it relates to the Chair and 9 panel members for the Severe Weather Events Recovery Review Panel, membership for which was appointed by me as Minister for Emergency…

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Question 31002 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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$15,975 was spent on board fees for members of the Regulatory Standards Board in 2025/26.

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Question 31003 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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None.

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31004, 31006, 31011, 31014 (2026)

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  • 31004 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

  • 31006 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

  • 31011 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

  • 31014 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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I am advised that Crown appointees are not 'renumerated' for the departments, Crown entities and other bodies I am responsible for.

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Question 31005 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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None.

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Question 31008 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that for the 2026/27 financial year, the Ministry for Primary Industries has allocated a budget of $23,000 towards an independent audit of its greenhouse gas emissions inventory under the Carbon Neutral Government Programme…

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Question 31009 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I refer the Member to the response for written question 54149 (2025), as it relates to the Chair and 9 panel members for the Severe Weather Events Recovery Review Panel, membership for which was appointed by me as Minister for Emergency…

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6 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 31094 (2026), 31097 (2026)

  • 31010 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

  • 31013 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

  • 31018 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

  • 31086 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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  • 31094 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

  • 31097 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that this is not held centrally by the Ministry for Primary Industries. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources, and hence the expense, required to collate this within the timeframe…

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Question 31012 (2026)

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 31015 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that a total of $696,334 was spent on remuneration of appointees across Crown Entities and other bodies in the 2022-23 financial year.

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Question 31017 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that this is not held centrally by the Ministry for Primary Industries. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources, and hence the expense, required to collate this within the timeframe…

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Question 31019 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that remuneration fees for Crown appointees totalled $335,412 excluding GST for the 2022/23 financial year.

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Question 31020 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the budgeted sum for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2026/27 financial year is approximately $80,000 excluding GST.

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Question 31021 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that a total of $757,742 was spent on remuneration of appointees across Crown Entities and other bodies in the 2023-24 financial year.

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Question 31022 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that a total of $1,159,743 is forecast to be spent on remuneration of appointees across Crown Entities and other bodies in the 2026-27 financial year.

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Question 31023 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that this figure is subject to audit and the final figures will be published in the entities’ annual reports.

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Question 31025 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the member to each entity's annual report.

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Question 31026 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that remuneration fees for Crown appointees totalled $282,709 excluding GST for the 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 31027 (2026)

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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As Minister of Climate Change, I am responsible for the Climate Change Commission and New Zealand Green Investment Finance. I am advised that the Climate Change Commission, as an Independent Crown Entity, is not subject to the carbon…

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Question 31028 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total remuneration budget for Crown appointees for the 2026/27 financial year is $287,868 excluding GST.

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Question 31029 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that remuneration fees for Crown appointees totalled $339,768 excluding GST for the 2025/26 financial year.

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31030, 31036, 31040, 31041 (2026)

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  • 31030 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

  • 31036 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

  • 31040 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

  • 31041 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department does not record information regarding fees paid to all Boards in a manner where the requested information can be provided without significant manual collation. In response to previous enquiries, the…

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Question 31031 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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As relates to my portfolio as Minister of Climate Change, the total remuneration spent in the 2023-2024 financial year on Crown Appointees in of statutory bodies is as follows: $32,290 For the Climate Change Commission, the information…

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Question 31032 (2026)

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has budgeted $14,000 (excluding GST) for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2025/26 financial year. I am further advised that, for context, this figure does not include any…

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Question 31033 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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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 31034 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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As relates to my portfolio as Minister of Climate Change, the total remuneration spent in the 2025-2026 financial year on Crown Appointees of statutory bodies is as follows: • Nominating Committee for the Climate Change Commission: $0 •…

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Question 31035 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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As relates to my portfolio as Minister of Climate Change, the total remuneration spent in the 2025-2026 financial year on Crown Appointees of statutory bodies is $31,500. I am advised that the Climate Change Commission’s spend for the…

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Question 31037 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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In the 2022/23 financial year, Corrections did not conduct any business requiring the attendance of Crown appointees, therefore, no remuneration payments were made during this period.

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Question 31038 (2026)

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that detailed budgets are in the process of being finalised for both operating and capital expenditure for the 2026/27 financial year. I am further advised that the direct operational costs associated with the Carbon Neutral…

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Question 31039 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that for the 2025/26 financial year, the Ministry for Primary Industries spent $17,400 for independent verification of its 2025/26 measured and reported carbon emissions. I am also advised that, to date, the Outdoor Access…

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Question 31042 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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Spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity annual reports. Annual reports are publicly available on Crown entity websites.

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Question 31043 (2026)

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority budgeted $6,000.00 for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026/27 financial year. Regarding the Ministry of Justice, I refer the Member to WPQ 31112 (2026).

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Question 31044 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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31045, 31046, 31047 (2026)

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  • 31045 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

  • 31046 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

  • 31047 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that of the three Crown appointees in Corrections for the 2023/24 financial year, two were external board members, and one was a Corrections employee who was not remunerated in their position as a board member and was paid a…

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Question 31048 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs incurred no expenditure on the remuneration of Crown appointees during the 2022/23 financial year.

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Question 31049 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the amount spent for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2025/26 financial year was $76,465 excluding GST.

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Question 31050 (2026)

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that as at 1 July 2026, the New Zealand Customs Service's budget for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme for the 2026/2027 financial year is $27,630.

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Question 31051 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I am advised that spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity annual reports. Annual reports are publicly available on Crown entity websites.

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Question 31052 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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Forecasted spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity Statements of Performance Expectations. Statements of Performance Expectations are publicly available on Crown entity websites.

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Question 31053 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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Spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity annual reports. Following the end of the financial year, Annual Reports are produced, audited, and presented to the House by the responsible Minister. Once…

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Question 31054 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written parliamentary question 31272 (2026). For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 31108…

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31055, 31063, 31065, 31066 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

  • 31065 (matches this search)

    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to the attached table showing the amount spent on remuneration of Crown Appointees by departments that I am responsible for. This is also my response to written parliamentary questions 31063 (2026), 31065 (2026), and…

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Question 31056 (2026)

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education has not yet finalised budgets for the 2026/27 financial year and so cannot say how much, if any, will be budgeted for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP). NZQA has budgeted $17,200 for the CNGP in…

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Question 31057 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs incurred no expenditure on the remuneration of Crown appointees during the 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 31058 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs has no expenditure forecast on the remuneration of Crown appointees for the 2026/27 financial year.

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Question 31059 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation spent $11,599 (excluding GST) for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2025/26 financial year. I am further advised that, for context, this figure does not include any staffing and…

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Question 31060 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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Customs had five Crown appointee positions during the 2025/26 financial year. These positions were within the Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime, which commenced its work in February 2025, and…

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Question 31061 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None. The Charter School Agency was established on 1 July 2024.

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Question 31062 (2026)

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to the Minister of Education's response to written parliamentary question 31056 (2026), as the Ministry of Education’s data includes the Charter School Agency.