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What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

Answered Question 18683 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

Answered by

Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Answer

Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. Additionally, it is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.