56213 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

56213 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: What is the total cost, if any, associated with the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in each of the entities for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, including any legal, administrative, or settlement-related expenditure, broken down by month?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments or ministries. With regard to Crown Entities and any other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio for which I am responsible, I have been advised that Callaghan Innovation, Bioeconomy Science Institute and PHF Science did not have NDAs during the specified period. I am advised that following is the expenditure associated with Non-Disclosure Agreements from Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand (REANNZ) and Earth Science New Zealand (ESNZ) since 27 November 2023. Please note that in order to protect individual confidentiality, monthly cost data has been aggregated into broader reporting periods. Total costs associated with use of NDAs: REANNZ ESNZ 27 Nov 23 - 31 Dec 24 $6,500 $890,343 1 Jan 24 - 10 Dec 25 $5,00 $41,502