14010 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Transport

14010 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Transport: What is the total amount, if any, spent on external legal advice or law firms by any agencies under the Minister’s responsibility since 27 November 2023, broken down by firm and purpose?

Hon Chris Bishop: I am advised that MoT has spent $313,897 in total on external legal advice or law firms since 27 November 2023. Individual costs have been broken down below: • Black Door Law for Employment Advice: 3,500 • Buckett Law for Employment Advice: 25,000 • Dundas Street Law for Employment Advice: 5,000 • Legislative Drafter for CAA Rule Implementation: 10,650 • Kensington Swann for Employment Advice: 124,71.90 • Luke Cunningham and Clare for Prosecution: 12,622 • Minter Ellison for City Rail Link: 191,016 • Lawyer for Legal Advice: 10,000 • Duncan Cotteril for Legal Advice: 48,640 • Lambton Chamber for Legal Advice: 7,000 • Maclister Mazengarb for Milford Airport Advice: 470 For the total amount spent on external legal advice or law firms by NZTA, for which I am responsible, I refer the Member to the attachment.