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

Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that, as at 5 June 2026, no expenditure has been incurred on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026. Any communications undertaken have been internal and part of business-as-usual activities. Accordingly, there is not item level breakdown to report. Classification Office: I am advised that the Classification Office has no role in relation to advertising, communications, or promotional activity for Budget 2026. Lotto New Zealand: I am advised that Lotto New Zealand has no role in relation to advertising, communications, or promotional activity for Budget 2026. Fire and Emergency New Zealand: I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand has no role in relation to advertising, communications, or promotional activity for Budget 2026.