38379 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Transport

38379 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Transport: Since 27 November 2023, what is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any ministries, agencies and/or departments for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by month, as at 4 August 2025?

Hon Chris Bishop: I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that between 27 November 2024 and 4 August 2025, a total of $82,753.31 was spent on wages for contractors and consultants who had been previously employed by the Ministry of Transport, broken down by month as follows: - December 2023 - $6,600 - April 2024 - $3,375.50 - June 2024 - $5,850 - October 2024 - $15,747.72 - November 2024 - $25,590.04 - December 2024 - $10,498.47 - January 2025 - $5,646.17 - February 2025 - $6820.79 - March 2025 - $1,148.27 - April 2025 - $656.16 - May 2025 - $820.19 I refer member to the attached table for the requested breakdown at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).