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How much, if any, has been pre-committed against the Budget 2026 operating allowances as at 22 April 2026?

Answered Question 17186 (2026)
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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, has been pre-committed against the Budget 2026 operating allowances as at 22 April 2026?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Based on the two publicly announced initiatives in Vote Health and Defence Force, $1.471 billion has been pre-committed against the Budget 2026 operating allowance. Remaining Budget 2026 decisions will be released on Budget Day.