20294 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Written Question

Published date: 15 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	20294 (2026)
Question asked:	25 May 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	08 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_20294_2026
Document guid:	02017ba5-d9ce-4000-b95f-d7a4db9e853c

20294 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government: What is the total cost to date of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action, broken down by reviewer fees, legal support, and administrative support provided by the Commission under paragraph 13 of its Terms of Reference dated 18 December 2025?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I am advised that up to 31 March 2026, the Commission has spent $37,500.00 on the engagement. The Commission has not tracked any internal administrative or legal support provided to the reviewer.