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What specific capabilities, functions or programmes, if any, are funded by the Intelligence and Security Uplift initiative for the Government Communications Security Bureau in Budget 2026 (recorded as approximately $71.3 million of operating funding over the forecast period), broken down by category of spending and by year?

Answered Question 24275 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What specific capabilities, functions or programmes, if any, are funded by the Intelligence and Security Uplift initiative for the Government Communications Security Bureau in Budget 2026 (recorded as approximately $71.3 million of operating funding over the forecast period), broken down by category of spending and by year?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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It is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.