9505 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Economic Growth

9505 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Economic Growth: 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 Nicola Willis: I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that this would be in the public interest. With regard to New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, I am advised that the attached table provides a response to your question.