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MPs' Q1 Travel Costs Top $25K, Details Remain Secret

6/30/2026

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  • In the first three months of 2026, MPs’ travel expenses were reported, with Arbuckle $25,098, Bennett $21,349 and Fleming $20,931.
  • Party spokespeople said the costs reflect duties beyond sessions while NZ First said Arbuckle’s South Island travel is expected for a nationwide list MP.
  • Parliamentary Service remains exempt from the Official Information Act, so MPs’ receipts and itineraries are not publicly disclosed.