41273 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question
Published date: 09 Sep 2025
41273 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What total amount, if any, was spent on board member fee increases in the past 12 months, broken down by entity and month?
Rt Hon Winston Peters: For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I am advised that entities subject to the Cabinet Fees Framework and that submit appointments to the APH, have spent the following on increases to board fees in the last 12 months. - For the quarter from 1 April 25 to 30 June 25, Antarctica New Zealand increased board fees by NZ$23,150 (approx. NZ$7,717 per month) - There have not been any board fee increases for the Asia New Zealand Foundation, or for the Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control (PACDAC), in the past 12 months.