9390 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Pacific Peoples

9390 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: 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 name or purpose, date, location, number of attendees, and total cost?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (the Ministry), that since 27 November 2023, the Ministry has held two events costing more than $10,000: • All Staff Planning Hui, held on 16-17 October 2025 was the Ministry’s first all‑staff event in three years and brought together 95 staff for collective planning, capability development, and strategic alignment. This was held at Te Iho at a total cost of $22,400.61 (excluding GST). • Pacific Stakeholder Fono, held on 27 November 2025 was an externally focused engagement to bring together 40 Pacific provider, community, and sector leaders alongside senior public service leaders. This was held at Te Iho at a total cost of $16,937.54 (excluding GST).