The Government spent about $1.5m on retired MPs’ travel in 2025.
Home / New ZealandRNZ15 Jun, 2026 06:34 AM2 mins to readHe says he has asked his office to get advice on MP's perks. Video / Mark MitchellBy RNZThe Prime Minister has asked for advice on former MPs’ entitlements following reports millions of dollars had been spent subsidising travel for retired politicians over the past decade.
In 2025 it cost around $1.5 million, while this year’s Budget set aside $1.6m for the
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