26253 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Transport

26253 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Transport: How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken down by organisation, total cost, and year, as at 5 June 2026?

Hon Chris Bishop: Between 27 November 2023 and 5 June 2026 there were 17 employees with whom the Ministry of Transport agreed a financial settlement with, and the total cost was $389,388.45 broken down by year as follows: • 2024- $331,377.47 • 2025- $25,590.34 • 2025- $32,420.64 These figures exclude in lieu of notice and other contractual payments included in individual settlement agreements. I refer the Member to the attached document for information from NZTA.