27512 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Disability Issues

Written Question

Published date: 02 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	27512 (2026)
Question asked:	07 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister for Disability Issues
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	28 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_27512_2026
Document guid:	2a6ae4e5-c170-455d-9207-514c88c34382

27512 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Disability Issues: 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 Louise Upston: For the Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha. Since the establishment of the Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha on 1 December 2024, New Zealand Sign Language Board members were paid $8,147.29 in additional travel and accommodation expenses as at 8 June 2026. For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 27460 (2026)