What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026, broken down by agency and item, as at 5 June 2026?

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, beyond business as usual, $12,108 (excluding GST) was spent on promotion of Budget 2026. I am advised that as at 5 June 2026, Education New Zealand spent $4,253,347 on advertising, communications, and promotional activity relating to Budget 2026. I am advised that the New Zealand Qualifications Agency and the Education Review Office have not incurred any expenditure on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026.