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Question 27722 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 27723 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

Answer

This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer…

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Question 27724 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 27725 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer…

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Question 27728 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

Answer

This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer…

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Question 27729 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Karen Chhour

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

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 13815 (2026).

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Question 27730 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

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Hon Karen Chhour

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

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 13815 (2026).

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Question 27734 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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 Karen Chhour

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

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 13815 (2026).

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Question 27735 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

As Minister for Seniors, I am supported by the Office for Seniors which is administered by MSD. I refer the member to Hon Louise Upston’s response to Written Parliamentary Question 27738 (2026).

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Question 27736 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

As Minister for Seniors, I am supported by the Office for Seniors which is administered by MSD. I refer the member to Hon Louise Upston’s response to Written Parliamentary Question 27739 (2026).

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Question 27738 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 27743 (2026)

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Question 27739 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached Table.

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Question 27740 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

As Minister for Seniors, I am supported by the Office for Seniors which is administered by MSD. I refer the member to Hon Louise Upston’s response to Written Parliamentary Question 27743 (2026).

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27741, 27742 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 27741

    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

  • 27742

    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,…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I have not approved any Board fee increases since 27 November 2023.

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Question 27743 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached Table This is also my response to WPQ 27738 (2026)

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Question 27744 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

No Board fee increases were backdated or applied retrospectively

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Question 27745 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

The total increase for board fees for Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu), applying from 1 July 2025, is $37,500

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Question 27746 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

None.

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27747, 27801 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 27747

    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

  • 27801

    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Chris Penk

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

Answer

None for DESC. For the Veterans’ Boards fee increases were applied to all three veterans Boards effective 1 July 2025, and backdated amounts were paid as below: Veterans’ Advisory Board: $4,350.15 (excluding GST and including WHT).…

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27748, 27803 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 27748

    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,…

  • 27803

    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,…

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Hon Chris Penk

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

Answer

Nil for DESC. The additional expense incurred with the increase in fees for each Veterans’ Board from 1 July 2025 to 8 June 2026 is as follows: Veteran’ Advisory Board: $7,855.66; Veterans’ Health Advisory Panel: $4,437.43; Veterans’…

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Question 27749 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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 Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

The annual board fees for Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu) before and after the change applying from 1 July 2025 are: Previous total board fees $187,500 Current total board fee: $225,000 Chair previous - fee $60,000; fee from 1 July…

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Question 27753 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

Regarding fee increases for NACEW, no fee increases were backdated or applied retrospectively.

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Question 27755 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

Regarding fee increases for NACEW, as fee increases took effect on 1 January 2026 the annual cost has not been finalised.

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Question 27756 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

Answer

I am advised: - WorkSafe New Zealand's September 2025 fee increase was not backdated or applied retrospectively. - The Remuneration Authority's February 2026 fee increase was backdated to 1 July 2025. The estimated total backpay was…

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Question 27757 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

In October 2025, pursuant to the Cabinet Fees Framework, within my Women portfolio, I approved an increase in fees for Members of the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW). The effective date of the new fees was 1…

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Question 27758 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

Answer

I refer the Member to Written Question 13828 (2026).

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Question 27760 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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 Brooke van Velden

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

Answer

I refer the Member to Written Question 13828 (2026).

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Question 27762 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

None.

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Question 27764 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I have approved increases within my portfolio to the Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air), the National Pacific Media Trust, Radio New Zealand and Television New Zealand to align with the revised fee increases as part of the revised Cabinet…

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Question 27765 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

Answer

For the Ministry of Disabled People -Whaikaha - There were no New Zealand Sign Language Board fee increases. For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 27738 (2026)

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Question 27766 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 27767 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

Answer

Ministry of Disability - For the New Zealand Sign Language Board, I refer the Member to the answer to WPQ 27765 (2026). For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 27739 (2026)

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Question 27768 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Answer

Further to my answer to WPQ 13834 (2026) there has been no change.

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Question 27769 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

Answer

For the Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha - For the New Zealand Sign Language Board, I refer the Member to the answer to WPQ 27765 (2026). For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 27743 (2026)

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Question 27770 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Answer

Further to my answer to WPQ 13834 (2026) there has been no change.

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Question 27771 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

None.

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Question 27772 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Answer

Further to my answer to WPQ 13834 (2026) there has been no change.

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Question 27773 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

The member is referred to the attached table.

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Question 27774 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

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

Answer

I am advised for NZTE, one board fee review was applied retrospectively and effective from 1 July 2025. The total amount of backdated fees was $56,568. For Invest NZ, I am advised none.

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Question 27775 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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…

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

The Member is referred to the attached table.

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Question 27776 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

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

Answer

In line with the review of the Cabinet Fees Framework in 2025, I am advised the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise board’s fees were increased on 3 December 2025 and applied retrospectively to 1 July 2025. The total additional annual cost of…

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Question 27777 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

One board fee review was applied retrospectively, for NZTE, which was effective from 1 July 2025. Total amount of backdated fees was $56,568.

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Question 27778 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

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

Answer

For NZTE, I have approved one fee increase on 3 December 2025. I refer the Member to the attached table. For Invest NZ, none.

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Question 27779 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

2025 NZTE - $66,685 additional cost for the increase 2026 NZTE - $57,600 additional cost for the increase

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Question 27781 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

The fees for NZTE were lasted reviewed in December 2024 and the responsible Ministers agreed to leave fees at the current level ($56,000 per annum Chair and $24,500 per annum member). In July 2025, Cabinet agreed to revise the Cabinet Fees…

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Question 27783 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

As Minister of Local Government, I can confirm no board fee increases were backdated or applied retrospectively within the specified period.

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Question 27785 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I refer the member to the attached document.

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Question 27786 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

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

Answer

I have approved increases to the Sport and Recreation New Zealand board to align with the revised fee increases as part of the revised Cabinet Fees Framework. The fees for Sport New Zealand were applied retrospectively from 1 March 2026.

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Question 27787 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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…

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

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Water Services Authority Board. Fee for the Chair increased from $30,000 to $51,600 from 1 October 2025 – percentage increase is 72 percent. Fee for members increased from $15,000 to $25,800 from 1 October 2025 – percentage increase is 72…

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Question 27788 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 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,…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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I have approved an increase to the Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board to align with the revised fee increases as part of the revised Cabinet Fees Framework. The total additional annual cost for the Sport NZ Board is $290,000.