36343 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Associate Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 27 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36343 (2026)
Question asked:	13 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Ginny Andersen
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon David Seymour
Answer received:	23 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_36343_2026
Document guid:	83d4e84c-deb5-456d-aa16-036700e2ac3e

36343 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Associate Minister of Education: How much, if anything, was paid to an external supplier to collect uneaten meals during the week of August 3rd 2026?

Hon David Seymour: I am advised by the Ministry of Education that across all providers, waste collection is included in the per meal price.