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Question 30904 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No. These exercises are not applicable to our entities.

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Question 30905 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 21200 (2026)

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Question 30906 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30907 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

None. These exercises are not applicable to our entities.

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Question 30908 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

No.

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Question 30909 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30910 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister for ACC

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30911 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

I refer the member to the response to the Minister of Conservation's response to WPQ 30796 (2026) as the Minister responsible for the Department of Conservation.

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Question 30912 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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I refer the Member to the reply to written question 30823 (2026) by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Question 30913 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister for ACC

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply to the Minister of Finance's reply to written question 30814 (2026).

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Question 30914 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

No.

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Question 30915 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30823 by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Question 30916 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I refer the Member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded…

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Question 30917 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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None.

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Question 30918 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

Answer

No.

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Question 30919 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply to Written Parliamentary Question 30814 (2026) by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30920 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30921 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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None.

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Question 30922 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30923 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I refer the member to Written Parliamentary Question 30814(2026) by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30924 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30925 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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There were no Budget 2026 instructions to the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai (the Authority) regarding public service head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercises. As a Crown entity, the Authority is required to…

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Question 30926 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30927 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30928 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded:…

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Question 30929 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

Answer

I refer the member to Written Parliamentary Question 30814(2026) by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30930 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

No.

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Question 30932 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

No.

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Question 30933 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None.

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Question 30934 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister of State for Trade and Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 30823 (2026).

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Question 30935 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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None.

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Question 30936 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30937 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister of State for Trade and Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 30823 (2026).

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Question 30938 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

Answer

No.

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Question 30939 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30940 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30941 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 30942 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30943 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30944 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

I refer the Member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded:…

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Question 30945 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30946 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30947 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30948 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30949 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

Answer

I refer that member to the Minister for Economic Growth's answer to 30919 (2026).

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Question 30950 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30951 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30952 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30953 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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I refer the Member to the reply to the Minister of Finance's reply to written question 30814 (2026).

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Question 30954 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…