41170 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Infrastructure

41170 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister for Infrastructure: In the Minister’s departments, ministries and agencies, if any, what savings have been identified, between 27 November 2023 and 10 July 2024?

Hon Chris Bishop: As Minister for Infrastructure, I have no responsibility for any government departments or ministries. The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga has identified a range of cost savings, including IT, travel and vacancy savings. Rau Paenga Limited has identified a range of cost savings including audit/assurance costs, office expenses, staff training and travel.