LGOIMA Request Details: LG2526

Date received: 28/09/2026

Requested information: Head Start Expenditure - A request for a detailed breakdown of Council expenditure on contractors and consultants for the Head Start programme from 5 May 2026 to the present, including suppliers, costs, work undertaken, dates, and GST status.

Status: Complete

Date responded: 28/09/2026

Response:

Official information request - FLOW - 245

I refer to your official information request dated 28/09/2026

The information you have requested is below

The total spend by Manawatu District Council on consultants in relation to Headstart was $3,262 on Morrison Low Advisory. This was MDC's share of the total cost split between multiple Councils in the region.

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