LGOIMA Request Details: LG2431

Date received: 13/02/2026

Requested information: A list of payments made by the Council to consultancy/advisory firms (including subsidiaries) on behalf of mana whenua/Māori, and copies of any agreements/contracts and invoices

Status: Complete

Response:

Manawatū District Council has made no payments to consultancy/advisory firms on behalf of mana whenua/Māori over that period. Accordingly, there is no information to provide in response to parts (a), (b) or (c) of your request. 


23 February 2026

Just to clarify for this request.  

When council consult with iwi there is no consultancy firm the receives payment? If not do iwi receive payment directly or is the cost of consultation only include staff time?