27416 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs
Written Question
Published date: 21 Jun 2026
27416 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Internal Affairs: What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by organisation and year, as at 8 June 2026?
Hon Brooke van Velden: Department of Internal Affairs
Gambling Commission
2024 - $50,425
2025 - $69,017
2026 - $40,575
Lottery Grants Board
2024 – $19,701
2025 – $38,024
2026 - $20,520
Lottery Distribution Committees
2024 – $45,920
2025 – $136,503
2026 - $140,336
Library and Information Advisory Commission
2024 - $3080
2025 - $6160
2026 - $7370
Archives Council
2024 - $9,411.25
2025 - $6,982.74
2026 - $2,992.50
Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library
2024 - $6,283.75
2025 - $5,115.00
2026 - $2,310.00
Classification Office
Film and Literature Board of Review
2024 – Nil
2025 – $4,600
2026 - $44,600
Note - The services of the Board are entirely demand driven and are part funded by fees.
Film and Video Labelling Body – Community Representatives
2024 FY – Nil – Community Representatives were not used
2025 FY – $4,500
2026 to 8 June $5,600
Lotto NZ
27/11/2023-30/6/2024 - $130,813*
1/7/2024-30/6/2025 - $254,525
1/7/2025-08/06/2026 - $370,377*
Additional information for the office:
*Figures for 2024 and 2026 are pro-rated.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Board fees and allowances for Fire and Emergency New Zealand are set by the responsible Minister in line with the Cabinet Fees Framework, rather than being determined by the board itself. I am advised that Fire and Emergency centrally books and pays for all travel and accommodation for its Board members to attend meetings.
Total remuneration paid to the Fire and Emergency Board Chair and individual Board Members
Name Role FY 23/24
Rebecca Keoghan Chair $64,130.04
Ruth Dyson Deputy Chair $31,762.64
Danny Tuatōo Member $25,410.06
Mary-Anne Macleod Member $25,409.95
Amit Prasad Member $25,410.00
Belinda Clark Member $25,410.06
Total $197,532.75
Name Role FY 24/25
Rebecca Keoghan Chair $64,130.04
Danny Tuatōo Deputy Chair $30,883.05
Mary-Anne Macleod Member $25,410.00
Amit Prasad Member $25,410.00
Belinda Clark Member $25,410.06
Dr Daniel Tulloch Member $14,822.50
Ruth Dyson Deputy Chair (to August 2024)
Member (August to October 2024) $10,066.29
Total $196,131.94
Name Role FY 25/26 YTD Mar
Rebecca Keoghan Chair $49,330.80
Danny Tuatōo Deputy Chair $24,432.80
Mary-Anne Macleod Member $19,057.50
Amit Prasad Member $19,057.50
Belinda Clark Member $19,546.20
Daniel Tulloch Member $19,057.50
Total $150,482.30