51669 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Energy

51669 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Energy: What is the total floor area and annual cost of all office space currently leased or owned by each agency for which the Minister is responsible, and what proportion of that space is currently occupied by staff?

Hon Simon Watts: "As Minister of Energy, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth's answer to written parliamentary question 51665 (2025). With regard to Crown entities under the energy portfolio, the EA and EECA: [EA]: Location: Level 7, Aon Centre, 1 Willis Street, Wellington Floor Area (m²): 1,049 Annual Cost per m²: $433.87 (2024/25 annual review) Annual Cost: Approx. $455,130 The Authority operates under a flexible working policy, so occupancy varies by day. The above figure reflects typical utilisation during peak office days. No additional office space is leased or owned by the Authority. [EECA]: refer below Lease Floor area Total annual cost Staff currently assigned to location Maximum staff capacity Wellington (Head office), 44 The Terrace 1622 m2 $973K 103 128 Auckland, 41 Shortland Street 326 m2 $156K 16 22 Christchurch, 71 Gloucester Street 100 m2 $88K 6 8