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