36158 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Associate Minister of Finance

Written Question

Published date: 25 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36158 (2026)
Question asked:	11 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Damien O'Connor
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Finance
Minister replying:	Hon David Seymour
Answer received:	19 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_36158_2026
Document guid:	9c5d9a3d-38a6-4d79-bba0-b36b08c4cde0

36158 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Associate Minister of Finance: What was the total cost of developing and publishing the guidance announced on 13 July 2026, including staff time, external legal or consultancy advice, and communications costs?

Hon David Seymour: LINZ did not record the cost of developing the guidelines issued in 2026. However, no external legal, consultancy or communication costs were incurred.