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Why does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade record no agency baseline saving in Budget 2026 while a future reduction is indicated, what is the value and timing of that future reduction, and what advice, if any, has the Minister received on its likely impact on the offshore diplomatic and development network, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation?

Answered Question 25861 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Why does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade record no agency baseline saving in Budget 2026 while a future reduction is indicated, what is the value and timing of that future reduction, and what advice, if any, has the Minister received on its likely impact on the offshore diplomatic and development network, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Vote Foreign Affairs Budget Estimates were not reduced in Budget 2026. However, reductions of NZ$28.555 million per annum in 2027/28 and a further reduction of NZ$28.555 million in 2028/29 have been signalled and will be implemented in the Budget 2027 process if confirmed.