Reimbursement costs

James made this Official Information request to Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

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From: James

Dear Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,

Under the OIA I would like to request the following:

A detailed breakdown of all reimbursement costs paid to date, to Dame Jacinda Ardern in relation to her role as special envoy role with the Christchurch Call.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

James

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Kia ora,

 

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received on 23 January 2024, copied below. We will respond to your request
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Kia ora James

In relation to your OIA request as below can you please clarify what you
mean by 'reimbursement'.

Do you mean if Dame Ardern paid for something on her personal credit card
e.g. a taxi, or a dinner, while she was doing Call work and then claimed
it back? Or are you seeking information about costs paid directly by DPMC
e.g. flights and accommodation?

Ngā mihi,

Pen
Senior Advisor - Ministerial Services
Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

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From: James

Dear Information [DPMC],

As per stuff article….dated 23 January 2024 by Aaron Dahmen

Documents released under the Official Information Act show Ardern declined any remuneration for her work as special envoy, but associated costs for “actual and reasonable expenses” were estimated to sit between $450,000 and $500,000 per year, pro-rated over the term of the appointment.

So any costs that were either reimbursed to Ardern (that she claimed and then submitted for reimbursement) and all associated costs for actual and reasonable expenses. This should include but not be limited to travel, accommodation, food, any per diems, etc.

Yours sincerely,

James

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