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Question 9506 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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None.

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Question 9507 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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No funding has been distributed to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since 27 November 2023.

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Question 9509 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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Electricity Authority: The Authority has entered into one lease in this period. On 11 March 2026, the Authority agreed to lease an additional half floor in the Aon Centre, adding to the floor it has already has in the same building under…

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Question 9511 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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EA: The Authority’s external legal costs for each financial year since 2021 are set out in the table below. The Authority’s functions include making secondary legislation through the Electricity Industry Participation Code 2010, monitoring…

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Question 9520 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Please see attachment in relation to the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai

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Question 9523 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Please see below for information on the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai: System name: Network firewall hardware Purpose: Edge security for Wellington office network Replacement date: 04/10/2024 Estimated replacement cost: $14,151…

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Question 9524 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None

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Question 9526 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None

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Question 9527 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Please see attachment in relation to the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai

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Question 9529 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Please see attachment in relation to the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai

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Question 9597 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9633 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9644 (2026).…

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Question 9601 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the Member to the attached Table that provides the domestic travel expenditure incurred by Ministry for the Environment staff based in my office since November 2023. Further information on expenses by Ministerial offices is…

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Question 9602 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9637 (2026) and to the Climate Change Commission’s responses to Q1 of the 2023/24 Annual Review questionnaire, and Q45 of…

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Question 9604 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the attached Table that provides the international travel undertaken by Ministry for the Environment staff based my office since November 2023. 7-15 December 2023 UAE, COP28 to lead New Zealand’s…

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Question 9605 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9640 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9649 (2026).…

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Question 9606 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9716 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise that consultants are engaged to deliver agreed outcomes or to manage a service. As such, engagements are not typically on an hourly or daily rate basis. Contractors are typically engaged at a daily rate. Inland Revenue has…

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Question 9720 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None. Information on expenses by Ministerial offices is publicly available and released quarterly; this can be found on the Department of Internal Affairs Website (https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases). This information…

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Question 9722 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise Inland Revenue commissioned one independent review since 27 November 2023 by Geof Nightingale of Inland Revenue’s draft review report titled “Review and Analysis of Social Media Usage for Custom Audiences” on 22 October…

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Question 9724 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Information on expenses by Ministerial offices is publicly available and released quarterly; this can be found on the Department of Internal Affairs Website (https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases). This information includes…

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Question 9726 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise Inland Revenue has incurred the following redundancy and restructuring costs in the period 27 November 2023 to 27 March 2026: • $4,930,000 for redundancy payments, • $143,000 for restructuring payments, and • $1,889,000…

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Question 9729 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9814 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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EA: The Authority does not have any contractors being paid over $200 per hour. Please refer to table one below for consultant engagements. Note, engagements that do not specify hourly rates, just a total contract value, have been excluded…

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Question 9815 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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See attachment for responses from EECA and EA.

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Question 9816 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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Between 26-28 August 2025, I visited Busan, South Korea to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Ministers Meeting on 27-28 August 2026. Between 16-20 February 2026, I visited Paris, France to participate in…

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Question 9819 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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Information on expenses by Ministerial offices is publicly available and released quarterly; this can be found on the Department of Internal Affairs Website (https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases). This information includes…

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Question 9823 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9824 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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EA: The total redundancy cost incurred since 27 Nov 2023 is $77,000. The Authority has disestablished 14 positions since Nov 2023. The authority incurred $122,230 of restructuring costs, which includes the total redundancy costs above plus…

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Question 9830 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Please see attachment in relation to the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai

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Question 9832 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In relation to the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai, please see below: Name or subject of the review: ICT business requirements Organisation appointed: Fore Consulting Date commissioned: 16/07/2024 Total cost: $51,510

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Question 9834 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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[Placeholder for travel] Information on expenses by Ministerial offices is publicly available and released quarterly; this can be found on the Department of Internal Affairs Website (https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases).…

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Question 9838 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Information on expenses by Ministerial offices is publicly available and released quarterly; this can be found on the Department of Internal Affairs Website (https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases). This information includes…

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Question 9839 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In relation to the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai, there were 48 positions disestablished since 27 November 2023, with 14 redundancy payments, at a total redundancy cost of $430,625.69

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Question 9847 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9907 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 9908 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 9910 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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

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Question 9917 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9949 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 9961 (2026).…

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Question 9934 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 9968 (2026). I am advised that the Climate Change Commission conducts an annual staff engagement survey, administered…

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Question 9974 (2026)

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 10010 (2026). I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written parliamentary question 10024…

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Question 10021 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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

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Question 10023 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 10025 (2026)

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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I refer the Member to the attached tables. Please note the tables include surveys that started prior to 27 November 2023 but had a completion date of November 2023 or later.

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Question 10027 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None.

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Question 10052 (2026)

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Officials advise Inland Revenue runs a People Experience Pulse (PX Pulse) survey several times a year to measure the current employee experience and perceptions of Inland Revenue as an employer.…

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Question 10091 (2026)

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 10119 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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See attached response from EA and EECA.

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Question 10121 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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See response from EA attached.

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Question 10122 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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

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Question 10124 (2026)

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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See attached response from EA and EECA.