❓ Hon Ken Travers asked about the opening of Emmaus House refuge, specifically regarding the use and cost of a public relations consultant. The Minister for Housing provided details on the consultant's involvement and expenses.
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(1) On what date did the Minister for Housing officially open the new Emmaus House refuge in Bayswater? (2) Was a public relations consultant employed to assist with the opening? (3) If yes - (a) what was the name of the consultant; (b) who paid for them; (c) how much did they cost; and (d) what services did they provide? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister
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5 September 2000
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28 days
(1) 17th September 1999. (2) Yes. (3)(a) Shearman Communications. (b) Ministry of Housing. (c) $4375.10. (d) Managed opening; order of events, catering, invitations and RSVP's, plaque, tree planting, set up, sound system, signage, marquee, photographer.
(2) Was a public relations consultant employed to assist with the opening? (3) If yes - (a) what was the name of the consultant; (b) who paid for them; (c) how much did they cost; and (d) what services did they provide? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) 17th September 1999. (2) Yes. (3)(a) Shearman Communications. (b) Ministry of Housing. (c) $4375.10. (d) Managed opening; order of events, catering, invitations and RSVP's, plaque, tree planting, set up, sound system, signage, marquee, photographer.
(3) If yes - (a) what was the name of the consultant; (b) who paid for them; (c) how much did they cost; and (d) what services did they provide? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) 17th September 1999. (2) Yes. (3)(a) Shearman Communications. (b) Ministry of Housing. (c) $4375.10. (d) Managed opening; order of events, catering, invitations and RSVP's, plaque, tree planting, set up, sound system, signage, marquee, photographer.
(b) who paid for them; (c) how much did they cost; and (d) what services did they provide?
(c) how much did they cost; and (d) what services did they provide?
(d) what services did they provide?
(2) Was a public relations consultant employed to assist with the opening? (3) If yes - (a) what was the name of the consultant; (b) who paid for them; (c) how much did they cost; and (d) what services did they provide? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) 17th September 1999. (2) Yes. (3)(a) Shearman Communications. (b) Ministry of Housing. (c) $4375.10. (d) Managed opening; order of events, catering, invitations and RSVP's, plaque, tree planting, set up, sound system, signage, marquee, photographer.
(3) If yes - (a) what was the name of the consultant; (b) who paid for them; (c) how much did they cost; and (d) what services did they provide? Answered on 5 September 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) 17th September 1999. (2) Yes. (3)(a) Shearman Communications. (b) Ministry of Housing. (c) $4375.10. (d) Managed opening; order of events, catering, invitations and RSVP's, plaque, tree planting, set up, sound system, signage, marquee, photographer.
(b) who paid for them; (c) how much did they cost; and (d) what services did they provide?
(c) how much did they cost; and (d) what services did they provide?
(d) what services did they provide?
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