This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Official Information request 'Cost of 2023 Matariki events'.

 
 
 
01 August 2023 
 
Max Shierlaw 
[FYI request #23584 email] 
 
Dear Max 
 
Request for Information – Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 
 
We refer to your official information request dated 25 July 2023 for: 
•  The total cost incurred for all the 2023 Matariki events funded by the Council. 
 
As part of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan, $150,000 was budgeted annually to celebrate 
Matariki through one or many events. 
 
The cost of this year’s Matariki Puanga Celebration was approximately $60,000 (final costs 
currently being finalised). $9,000 of that cost being invested in equipment that can be used for 
future events. 
Al  other activities were delivered in Hutt City Council hubs from existing resources. 
 
Please note that this response to your information request may be published on Hutt City 
Council’s website. Please refer to the following link: 
www.huttcity.govt.nz/council/contactus/make-an-official-information-act-request/proactive-
releases 
 
 
 
Yours sincerely 
 
 
 
Lakna Siriwardena 
Legal Coordinator