Official Information Request - 31 July 2020 (Consultaion cost)

Sent: Wednesday, 26 August 2020 4:45 pm

Subject: LGOIMA request - iwi engagement/consultation costs

I refer to your email of 31 July 2020 under LGOIMA for the following information:

1. How much has the Council paid for iwi engagement/consultation (or a similar concept) for each of the last two years?
2. What is the exact breakdown of that expenditure (if any)?
3. For every capital project, was there a budget item for iwi engagement/consultation (or a similar concept)?
4. If so, by specific project, how much was budgeted and what percentage of the total project cost was it?

In answer to questions 1-4, Rotorua Lakes Council does not keep a separate record of iwi engagement/consultation.

Engagement with the community on any Council projects, including capital projects, is not differentiated by ethnicity. Engagement/consultation with all Rotorua District residents and ratepayers is undertaken as part of Council's business as usual.

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Complaints can be sent by email to info@ombudsman.parliament.nz, by fax to (04) 471 2254, or by post to The Ombudsman, PO Box 10152, Wellington 6143.

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