27348 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Climate Change

27348 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Climate Change: 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 Simon Watts: Since 27 November 2023, the following payments (rounded to the nearest $1,000) have been made in my portfolio to support costs relating to the Board of the Climate Change Commission: Financial year 2023/24 - Board airfares - $12,000 - Board accommodation/ground travel – $9,000 - Board catering - $3,000 Financial year 2024/25 - Board airfares - $14,000 - Board accommodation/ground travel – $12,000 - Board catering - $2,000 Financial year 2025/26 (to 8 June 2026): - Board airfares - $11,000 - Board accommodation/ground travel – $6,000 - Board catering - $4,000. The Cabinet Fees Framework sets out the framework for actual and reasonable travel and other expenses incurred while carrying out board member roles. I am not the responsible Minister for any boards managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.