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What savings, if any, are forecast to arise from the merger that formed the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and over what period are they forecast to offset the establishment costs?

Answered Question 34984 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What savings, if any, are forecast to arise from the merger that formed the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and over what period are they forecast to offset the establishment costs?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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In Budget 2026, the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport was provided with an immediate savings target of $35.4 million per annum and a future savings target of $125.7 million per annum.