What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

Answer

With regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I am advised that initiatives funded are set out in the Summary of Initiatives. Other information, where not still under active consideration, will be set out in the Budget proactive release in the usual way. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release. As such I do not believe that the resources and staff time to conduct a separate collation exercise for the Member are in the public interest. In addition to this the Performance Plan 2024/25 included cost pressure information which can be found at the following link: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information/budget-2025-proactive-release-documents With regard to New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, I am advised that there were none.