53763 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Written Question
Published date: 25 Nov 2025
53763 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What was the total expenditure, if any, by agencies for which the Minister is responsible, if any, since 27 November 2023 on (a) branding, marketing, or promotional materials; (b) consultants or contractors engaged for branding, internal communications, or culture-related projects; (c) novelty or promotional items such as (but not limited to) pens, stress balls, model animals, or branded clothing; (d) office furnishings, décor, or recreational equipment; (e) non-essential electrical items or appliances; (f) staff wellbeing or break-room facilities; (g) novelty, decorative, or entertainment items, whether purchased or hired; (h) repairs, replacements, or damages to property or hired items; and (i) expenditure recorded under “miscellaneous” or “other” cost categories, listed by agency, date, purpose, supplier, and total cost?
Hon Brooke van Velden: I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has spent $1,129,562.77 on the requested items since 27 November 2023. The table attached outlines the total cost per financial year for the requested items. WorkSafe is unable to provide detail by purpose and supplier in the time available.
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