38214 (2024). Glen Bennett to the Minister for Economic Development

38214 (2024). Glen Bennett to the Minister for Economic Development: How much, if any, did the Minister’s relevant Ministries, Agencies and Departments spend on contractors and consultants, broken down by week since 27 November 2023?

Hon Melissa Lee: I have been advised that providing this information as a weekly breakdown is not able to be completed in the time available to answer this question. I have also been advised that spend per month may also provide a more accurate reflection of the data, taking into account month-end accruals. With regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, please find below spend per month on contractors and consultant since November 2023 ($mil): November 2023 4.82 December 2023 3.88 January 2024 3.36 February 2024 1.73 March 2024 4.55 April 2024 3.37 May 2024 2.21 With regard to New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, please find below spend per month on contractors and consultant: November 2023 $19,658.54 December 2023 $21,580.54 January 2024 $6,825.04 February 2024 $18,292.29 March 2024 $21,550.54 April 2024 $22,233.04 May 2024 $25,103.04 An NZTE breakdown is not able to be completed in the time available to answer this question.