9509 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Energy

9509 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Energy: 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 whether the decision to enter, renew, or exit was part of a broader office consolidation programme?

Hon Simon Watts: 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 an existing lease. The details are: Address of lease: Level 2 (half floor), Aon Centre, 1 Willis Street, Wellington Annual rent: $239,700 plus GST per annum plus a 2.28% share of the building’s operating costs, both subject to annual adjustment Lease term: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with a break option on 31 March 2029 The decision to enter the lease was not part of a broader office consolidation programme. It was a one-off decision made due to increases in staff numbers in recent years, beyond the capacity for the single floor already leased. EECA: Leases Terminated: Lease of Unit 11, 71 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Annual Rent: $53, 845 Lease Term 3years Expired 1 March 2026 Leases Signed: Colocation Agreement with Ministry of Education 7 desks at 48 Hereford Street, Christchurch Annual Rent: $86,483 Lease Term: 3 Years, 7 months and 9 days from 1 March 2026. EECA is currently in negotiation with our landlord of a Deed of Partial Surrender of our lease over half a floor of accommodation at 44 The Terrace, Wellington.