9983 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs

Written Question
Published date: 01 Apr 2026
9983 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier, contract value, contract start date, and purpose?
Hon Brooke van Velden: Department of Internal Affairs: Please see table attached. Fire and Emergency NZ: Please see table attached. The Classification Office: Nil. Lotto NZ: Please see table attached. I am advised by Lotto NZ that contracts related to communications, public relations, or reputation management are not based on a retainer, Lotto NZ instead charges for any services rendered over the course of the contract. I refer the member to response to WPQ 9976 where actual spend on public relations and communications is detailed, as well as spending on promotion and retail support.
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