Source: 2025 Register of Pecuniary and Other Specified Interests
Thailand - Familiarisation trip for New Zealand Business, Media and Influencers. Travel contributed in part by Northland Regional Council. Accommodation and food contributed in whole by Thailand Government.
Source: Palmerston North City Council Register of members’ pecuniary interests
Travel to China to promote International Education Exchange for secondary and primary school students. Contributors to travel: Wendy Jochem, Director of World Class Education (travel and accommodation), Palmerston North Boys' High School (travel), Palmerston North Girls' High School (travel), Awatapu High School (travel), Queen Elizabeth High School (travel)
Source: Kapiti Coast DC Register of Members’ Interests
Trip One - Taiwan (Taipei): Invited to speak at Smart City Summit Expo, Taipei Computer Association paid for return flights Auckland-Taipei-Auckland ($1910.40) and 4 nights accommodation in Taipei ($1100 estimated)
Source: Rotorua Lakes Council Elected Members Pecuniary Interest Register
Trip Two - China (Wenzhou): Whilst visiting sister-city Wuzhong District, China, invitation received from Wenzhou Foreign Affairs Office, Wenzhou Municipal Government (FAO) paid for return flights from Shanghai to Wenzhou ($960 estimated) and accommodation for one night in Wenzhou ($180 estimated)