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Question 31122 (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 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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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 31123 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised that remuneration paid to Crown appointees was $192,086. Fire and Emergency New Zealand: I am advised that remuneration paid to Crown appointees of Fire and Emergency New Zealand during the…

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Question 31124 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised that the forecast remuneration of Crown appointees is $260,000. Fire and Emergency New Zealand: I am advised that the forecast remuneration for Crown appointees of Fire and Emergency New Zealand…

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Question 31125 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police’s budget for Carbon Neutral Government Programme activities in the 2026/27 financial year is $83,394. The Serious Fraud Office has budgeted $22,700 for the carbon neutral government programme in 2026/27.

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Question 31126 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advise me that in the 2025/26 financial year it spent approximately 0.25 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) on compiling the emissions inventory and an additional 0.25 FTE implementing the use of low-carbon…

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Question 31127 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised that remuneration paid to Crown appointees was $260,064.50. Fire and Emergency New Zealand: I am advised that the total remuneration paid to Crown appointees of Fire and Emergency New Zealand…

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Question 31128 (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 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Board member remuneration is usually publicly disclosed in the annual reports of the relevant organisation. For example, with Crown entities as required by the Crown Entities Act 2004, annual reports are tabled in the House and made…

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Question 31129 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that 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 31130 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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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 31131 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 31102 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 31132 (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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Inland Revenue has allocated $40,000 for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2026/27 financial year. This amount is set aside for the expenses related to mandatory annual Carbon Verification Audit.

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Question 31133 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that 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…

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Question 31134 (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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Board member remuneration is usually publicly disclosed in the annual reports of the relevant organisation. For example, with Crown entities as required by the Crown Entities Act 2004, annual reports are tabled in the House and made…

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Question 31135 (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 2022-2023 financial year?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I do not have ministerial responsibility for any agencies. In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and…

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Question 31136 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that $217,000 was spent on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2025/26 financial year. This includes costs for NEMA and MEC. Fire and Emergency…

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Question 31137 (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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Board member remuneration is usually publicly disclosed in the annual reports of the relevant organisation. For example, with Crown entities as required by the Crown Entities Act 2004, annual reports are tabled in the House and made…

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Question 31138 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that in the 2026/27 year the Ministry of Social Development has budgeted $382,351 for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP). This includes two FTE as well as a CNGP reporting tool and annual CNGP audit costs. I am…

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Question 31139 (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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Board member remuneration is usually publicly disclosed in the annual reports of the relevant organisation. For example, with Crown entities as required by the Crown Entities Act 2004, annual reports are tabled in the House and made…

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Question 31140 (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 Police

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I am advised that Police’s Next Generation Critical Communications spent $31,500 on remuneration for its Crown appointees during the 2022-23 financial year. Only the Board Chair and Independent Board members are remunerated. Chief…

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Question 31141 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice spent $8,820.50 on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in 2025/26, comprising $7,230.50 for an emissions audit and $1,590 for an annual waste audit at the Justice Centre. I am advised that the…

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Question 31142 (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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I do not have ministerial responsibility for any agencies. In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and…

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Question 31143 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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$6,000.

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Question 31144 (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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I do not have ministerial responsibility for any agencies. In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and…

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Question 31145 (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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I do not have ministerial responsibility for any agencies. In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and…

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Question 31146 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that it spent $14,081 on Toitū Envirocare annual membership fees and $3,550 on audit fees in the 2025/26 financial year.

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Question 31147 (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 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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I am advised that remuneration fees for Te Pūkotahitanga (the Tangata Whenua Ministerial Advisory Group) totalled $163,242 in the 2022/23 financial year.

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Question 31148 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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None.

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Question 31149 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana—Te Tari Whakatau have budgeted $10,000.00 on the Carbon Neutral Government programme in the 2026/27 financial year. For the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu), nil - Tupu Tonu, as a…

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Question 31150 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police’s Next Generation Critical Communications spent $47,700 on remuneration for its Crown appointees during the 2023-24 financial year. Only the Board Chair and Independent Board members are remunerated. Chief…

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31151, 31160, 31163, 31165 (2026)

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  • 31151 (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?

  • 31160 (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?

  • 31163 (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?

  • 31165 (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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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There are no Crown appointees within, or associated with, Inland Revenue.

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Question 31152 (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 of Police

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I am advised that Police’s Next Generation Critical Communications spent $93,780 on remuneration for its Crown appointees during the 2025-26 financial year. Only the Board Chair and Independent Board members are remunerated. Chief…

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Question 31153 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that the pre-audit figure for Police’s spend on Carbon Neutral Government Programme activities in the 2025/26 financial year is $44,663. The Serious Fraud Office budgeted $22,700 for the carbon neutral government programme in…

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Question 31154 (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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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I am advised that the current forecast for remuneration fees for the Family Violence and Sexual Violence Ministerial Advisory Group in the 2026/27 financial year is $37,707.

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31155, 31180 (2026)

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  • 31155 (matches this search)

    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?

  • 31180 (matches this search)

    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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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The Ministry spent approximately $11,000 on the Toitu Carbon Reduce programme in 2025/26 and has budgeted a similar amount for 2026/2027.

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Question 31156 (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 Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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I am advised that remuneration fees for Te Pūkotahitanga (the Tangata Whenua Ministerial Advisory Group) totalled $205,612 in the 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 31157 (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 Revenue

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Officials advise that Inland Revenue spent $29,250 on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme for the 2025/26 financial year.

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Question 31158 (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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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I am advised that remuneration fees for the Family Violence and Sexual Violence Ministerial Advisory Group totalled $9,163 in the 2025/26 financial year.

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Question 31159 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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For the Crown entities and other bodies I am responsible for, $640,507 was spent on remuneration in the 2022-23 financial year.

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Question 31161 (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 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 budgeted $12,000 for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme for 2026-2027 financial year. The Remuneration Authority is not a participant in the Carbon Neutral Government Programme, so the budget…

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Question 31162 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that in the 2025/26 year the Ministry of Social Development spent $439,097 on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP). This includes three FTE as well as annual CNGP audit costs I am further advised that the Independent…

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Question 31164 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Wellbeing Agency did not have any Crown appointees that the Minister was responsible for in the 22/23 financial year.

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Question 31166 (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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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). I am advised DPMC has budgeted $17,000 for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme for the 2026/27 financial…

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Question 31167 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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For the Crown entities and other bodies I am responsible for, $784,968 is forecast to be spent on remuneration in the 2026-27 financial year.

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency will publish these costs in the 2025/26 Annual Report following completion of the annual audit. As such I do not believe it is in the public interest to request a separate exercise for the…

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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 Louise Upston

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For the Crown entities and other bodies I am responsible for, $767,099 was spent on remuneration in the 2023-24 financial year.

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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The spend for remuneration of Crown Board appointees to the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu) for the 2022/2023 year was $188,000.

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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 Louise Upston

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For the Crown entities and other bodies I am responsible for, $715,131 was spent on remuneration in the 2025-26 financial year.

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment has forecast $262,900.00 for the remuneration for its Social Investment Board in the 2026/27 financial year.

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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 Media and Communications

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I am advised that the entities I am responsible for have not budgeted anything towards the Carbon Neutral Government Programme for the 2026/27 financial year, with the exception of RNZ who has yet to finalise this figure.

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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 Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana—Te Tari Whakatau spent $3,895 on the Carbon Neutral Government programme in the 2025/26 financial year. For the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu), nil - Tupu Tonu, as a Schedule 4A…