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Question 27551 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

As Minister of Local Government, I have not approved any board fee increases that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework within the specified period.

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Question 27552 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

The titles and dates of papers I have received in my capacity as Minister for Sport and Recreation from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage are proactively released on a monthly basis and are available on…

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Question 27553 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

I am advised that for the Water Services Authority – Taumati Arowai Board: •Two appointments on 25 September 2025. Fee was increased from $15,000 to $25,800 from 1 October 2025. •One reappointment on 25 September 2025. Fee was increased…

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Question 27554 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

I am advised that for the Water Services Authority Board – Taumata Arowai: • Chair annual fee is $51,600 (from 1 October 2025). • Member annual fee is $25,800 (from 1 October 2025). For Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai Māori…

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Question 27555 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I am advised that since 27 November 2023, Sport NZ Board members have not received any additional payments or allowances (including meeting fees, daily rates, or similar standing entitlements) beyond their fees. Board members may be…

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Question 27556 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I am advised that details of remuneration for Sport and Recreation entities are provided on the Ministry for Culture and Heritage website: https://www.mch.govt.nz/our-work/governance-and-monitoring/entities-overview.

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Question 27557 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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None

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Question 27558 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Simeon Brown

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

Answer

None. My officials had previously advised that Crown director remuneration rates were 29–49% lower than comparable market rates.

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Question 27559 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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 resources. The Member might like to…

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Question 27560 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I am advised that details of remuneration for Sport and Recreation entities are provided on the Ministry for Culture and Heritage website: https://www.mch.govt.nz/our-work/governance-and-monitoring/entities-overview. Remuneration published…

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Question 27561 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Hon Simeon Brown

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

Answer

I do not hold this information, as entities are responsible for managing all payments related to board and committee expenses. My role is to set board remuneration fees in accordance with the relevant framework.

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Question 27562 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Hon Simeon Brown

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

Answer

I do not hold this information, as entities are responsible for managing all payments related to board and committee expenses. My role is to set board remuneration fees in accordance with the relevant framework.

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Question 27563 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Simeon Brown

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

Answer

I did not approve any fee increases that exceeded the rate or range in the cabinet fees framework.

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Question 27564 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

None

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27565, 27566, 27791, 27793 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 27565

    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

  • 27566

    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

  • 27791

    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

  • 27793

    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Simeon Brown

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

Answer

The information requested is not gathered in the format specified. For fees in relation to individual directors and board members, please refer to the attached table.

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Question 27567 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 27568 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Total fees from 27 November 2023 for each agency are outlined by financial year below as at 8 June 2026: City Rail Link Ltd: FY24 - $232,750, FY25 $308,700 and FY 26 $244,387.50 Auckland Light Rail: FY24 - $143,477, FY25 - $123,660 and…

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Question 27569 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 27570 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached document. No fees increased on appointment or reappointment for any of these individuals.

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Question 27571 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 27457 (2026).

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Question 27572 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Annual fees are as follows: Auckland Light Rail: Chair - $82,440 and Member - $41,220 City Rail Link Ltd: Chair - $102,900 and Member - $51,450 NZTA: Chair - $152,000, Deputy Chair - $95,000r, and Member - $76,000

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Question 27573 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 27460 (2026).

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Question 27574 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 27459 (2026).

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Question 27575 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 27462 (2026).

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Question 27576 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 27461 (2026).

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Question 27577 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

None

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Question 27578 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 27464 (2026).

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Question 27579 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I do not hold this information, as entities are responsible for managing all payments related to board and committee expenses. My role is to set board remuneration fees in accordance with the relevant framework.

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Question 27580 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

Since I have become Minister for ACC, I have made two reappointments, and three appointments to the Board of ACC. For details regarding fee increases relevant to specific boards under my responsibility, please refer to the attached table.…

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Question 27581 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I do not hold this information, as entities are responsible for managing all payments related to board and committee expenses. My role is to set board remuneration fees in accordance with the relevant framework.

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Question 27582 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I did not approve any fee increases that exceeded the rate or range in the cabinet fees framework.

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Question 27584 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

From 1 October 2025, annual fees for board members of ACC are set at: Board member $80,400 Deputy Chair $100,500 Chair $160,800

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Question 27589 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

None. I expect advice that will provide me a range of appropriate options for remuneration pursuant to the Cabinet Fees Framework changes of July 2025 when making decisions on the setting of board fees.

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27590, 27751, 27805 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 27590

    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

  • 27751

    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

  • 27805

    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 27591 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

As at 8 June 2026, the number of confirmed board appointments and reappointments to statutory bodies for which I am responsible since 27 November 2023 is 27. I refer the Member to the attached appendix which breaks this down by entity and…

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Question 27592 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

As at 8 June 2026, the total additional payments paid as reimbursements to board or committee members on statutory bodies for which I am responsible since 27 November 2023, broken down by entity are: Environmental Protection Authority…

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Question 27593 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

None of the board fee increases that have been approved exceed the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework.

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Question 27594 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached tables.

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Question 27595 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I was appointed as Minister for Pacific Peoples from 7 April 2026. Since that date, as at 8 June 2026, I have not approved any board fee increases.

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Question 27596 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

As at 8 June 2026, the board fees currently paid to the chair and members of statutory bodies for which I am responsible, broken down by entity are provided in the attached tables.

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Question 27597 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 27595 (2026).

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Question 27598 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 27595 (2026).

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Question 27599 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 27595 (2026).

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Question 27600 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 27595 (2026).

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Question 27601 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Answer

None.

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Question 27602 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 27595 (2026).

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Question 27603 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Answer

As Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government, I am responsible for the Māori Advisory Group (MAG) within the Government Digital Delivery Agency. The MAG is established under section 51 of the Digital Identity Services Trust…

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27604, 27606 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 27604

    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

  • 27606

    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023, the following payments, allowances, and expenses have been paid to members of the Māori Advisory Group (MAG): • Meeting fees (paid on a daily rate basis) totalled $21,052.26 • Travel costs totalled…

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Question 27605 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that no increases exceeded the range or rate in the Cabinet Fees Framework for the Māori Advisory Group (MAG).

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Question 27607 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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None. The fee increases that I approved in this period were in line with the increases recommended by officials.