27342 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Children

Written Question
Published date: 19 Jun 2026
27342 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Children: What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken down by organisation, type of payment, and total amount, as at 8 June 2026?
Hon Karen Chhour: I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total amount of additional payments, allowances or expenses that were paid to board or committee members of Oranga Tamariki from 27 November 2023 to 8 June 2026 is $429,291. I am further advised that Oranga Tamariki is not able to provide a detailed breakdown of the amount per types of expense. The types of additional payments included in the total cost for ‘Other Expenses’ are: • Accommodation • Travel Expenses (mileage, airfares, rental car, taxi) • Meetings (venue hire, catering, equipment) • Koha Payment