56506 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Customs

Written Question

Published date: 18 Dec 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	56506 (2025)
Question asked:	04 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Camilla Belich
Portfolio:	Minister of Customs
Minister replying:	Hon Casey Costello
Answer received:	14 Dec 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_56506_2025
Document guid:	ea537d8d-bd90-458d-813b-1d8b3185aca1

56506 (2025). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Customs: How many plants, broken down by species or type, have been hired by each entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, and what were the suppliers and locations for each installation, broken down by month?

Hon Casey Costello: I am advised that the New Zealand Customs Service has hired 12 plants at AECOM House in Auckland since 1 May 2025. Of these 12 plants, six are Aspidistra and six are Zamioculcas Zamiifolia. The hire and maintenance cost is $70.66 per month. From 1 May to 30 November 2025, Customs has spent a total of $575.07 on this service which includes a one-off installation cost of $80.45. This service is provided under Customs’ contract with OCS Ltd, which has concluded.