12639 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Customs

Written Question

Published date: 03 Apr 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12639 (2025)
Question asked:	20 Mar 2025
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Customs
Minister replying:	Hon Casey Costello
Answer received:	30 Mar 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12639_2025
Document guid:	af473aa9-966d-471c-8bf0-9324af0037ed

12639 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Customs: What is the total amount, if any, spent on temporary accommodation for staff, contractors, or consultants by any agencies under the Minister’s responsibility since 27 November 2023, broken down by agency and purpose?

Hon Casey Costello: I am advised that from October to December 2024, the New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) temporarily rented a property in Queenstown, New Zealand to accommodate Customs staff who were usually located in Christchurch. These staff supported extended operating hours at Queenstown International Airport while locally based Queenstown staff were recruited. The total cost for this temporary accommodation for staff was $20,770. The Border Executive Board Secretariat staff are employed by Customs. However, no temporary accommodation costs have been paid for Secretariat staff since 27 November 2023.