What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought, and whether each was funded in full, funded in part, or declined, as at 5 Junt 2026?

Answer

Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the Member to the Treasury’s Budget 2026 Summary of Initiatives, which lists all initiatives, including title, amount sought, and funding decisions (https://www.treasury.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2026-05/b26-sum-initiatives.pdf). Further detail will be available in responses to the Governance and Administration Committee’s pre-hearing questions for the 2026/27 Estimates. Classification Office: I am advised that the Classification Office is not involved in Budget bid processes and has no new spending initiatives. Lotto New Zealand: I am advised that Lotto New Zealand is not involved in Budget bid processes and has no new spending initiatives. Fire and Emergency New Zealand: I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand is not involved in Budget bid processes and has no new spending initiatives.