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How much of the Intelligence and Security Uplift funding for each of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service and the Government Communications Security Bureau in Budget 2026, if any, will be spent on (a) personnel, (b) technology and systems, and (c) other operating costs, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered Question 24276 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How much of the Intelligence and Security Uplift funding for each of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service and the Government Communications Security Bureau in Budget 2026, if any, will be spent on (a) personnel, (b) technology and systems, and (c) other operating costs, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

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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.