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Requested Information:

The total cost of all investigations into avoiding/ignoring a referendum on Māori Wards in 2025 under the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill. -Please provide a total cost break down over the last two calendar years.
The total staff hours spent investigating options to avoid a referendum on Māori Wards in 2025 and 2024.
The outcome of any investigations to avoid a referendum on Māori Wards in 2025. -This can include but is not limited to: reports, emails, consultations and consultant work.
Any planned advertising surrounding the referendum in the lead up to the 2025 local elections. -Please include budgeted costs, any examples of completed adverts, correspondence and any council minutes on the decision to do this.