46442 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Regional Development

46442 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Regional Development: Further to WPQ 42469 (2025), what was the total annual cost impact, in dollars, of the 68% fee increase for Fast-Track Project Advisory Group members and 26% increase for chairs agreed in April 2024, and how was this cost funded?

Hon Shane Jones: The Fast-Track Project Advisory Group was first established in April 2024. I am advised, for the appointment of the Fast-Track Project Advisory Group (6 members), the base daily rate was $1600 for the Chair and $1200 for members. More information is available here: https://environment.govt.nz/assets/Package-2-Letters-of-Appointment-Terms-of-Reference-for-Advisory-Group.pdf