26488 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

26488 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti: What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, as at 5 June 2026, broken down by month and organisation?

Hon Tama Potaka: This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer the Member to Hon Paul Goldsmith's answer to written question 26549 (2026). For the period since 24 February 2025 I refer the Member to my answer to written question 26494 (2026).