9644 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

9644 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: 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, listed by department or entity, role or engagement description, daily or hourly rate, and contract start date?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, is it not possible to provide a comprehensive answer to this question within the timeframe for answers to Written Questions. Information relating to contractors and consultants can be found in the Estimate and Annual Review Questionnaires on the Parliament Website. I am advised that Antarctica New Zealand has engaged a range of specialist contractors across both the Scott Base Redevelopment project and its core business functions. For the Scott Base Redevelopment project, these engagements include: Project and design management services (December 2024; NZ$230–NZ$360 per hour). Quantity surveying (March 2025; NZ$237–NZ$335 per hour). Construction consortium and design support (October 2025; NZ$200–NZ$450 per hour). Independent costing assessment (October 2025; NZ$300–NZ$350 per hour). Project direction (May 2024; NZ$250 per hour). For core business activities, contracted support includes: E‑invoicing software implementation (October 2025; NZ$220–NZ$250 per hour). Small ad‑hoc network initiatives (February 2026; NZ$220 per hour). Replacement of IT firewalls at Scott Base and in Christchurch (July 2025; NZ$205–NZ$307.50 per hour). People & Culture support to cover vacancies (May 2025; NZ$200 per hour). Organisational design and change management (May 2025; NZ$200–NZ$275 per hour). Ongoing SharePoint support and upgrades (September 2024; NZ$110–NZ$285 per hour). Emperor Plus software enhancements (July 2025; NZ$150–NZ$285 per hour). Medical services including review of pre‑deployment medicals (August 2008; NZ$350 per hour). Peer review of asset management planning and systems (July 2025; NZ$260 per hour). I am advised that the answer for the Asia New Zealand Foundation is nil.