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What new spending initiatives, if any, in Budget 2026 are directed specifically at trade negotiation, trade promotion or trade policy functions, if any, and what is the appropriation and expected outcome of each, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered Question 24339 (2026)
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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What new spending initiatives, if any, in Budget 2026 are directed specifically at trade negotiation, trade promotion or trade policy functions, if any, and what is the appropriation and expected outcome of each, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

Answer

For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, none. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise received no new funding in Budget 2026.