40592 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

40592 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: How much, if any, has the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spent on rebranding since 27 November 2023?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and any other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio I am advised that: GNS Science spent $15,400 in 2023/24 on improvements to its brand. Callaghan Innovation completed a brand identity refresh at a total cost of $144,823. No further rebranding work has been undertaken. NZ Bioeconomy Science Institute has spent $24,900 to date on rebranding. Earth Sciences NZ has spent $7,122 to date on branding. PHF Science has spent $71,000 to date on branding No other entities spent funds on branding.