52851 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Prime Minister

52851 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Prime Minister: What is the total sum of money spent, if any, on contractors and consultants to assist in any change processes, role disestablishments, and/or restructures, at departments, ministries and agencies for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, listed by month and agency?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: As at 26 August 2024, the total amount paid to contractors and consultants to assist in any change processes, role disestablishments, and/or restructures, at departments, ministries and agencies for which I am responsible since 27 November 2023 was $480 plus GST. It was paid to Dundas Street law firm in November 2023.