9431 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

9431 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations: 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, commercial advice, employment matters, Treaty matters, or other)?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: 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 resource. The Member may wish to consider asking a more specific question.