26623 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Local Government

26623 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Local Government: 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 Simon Watts: The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai has not engaged any contractors or consultants who have been previously employed by the Authority. The Authority does not record information on whether contractors or consultants engaged by the Authority have previously worked for any other agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible.