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Question 26733 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26734 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 26735 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters contain this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26736 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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Question 26737 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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None.

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Question 26738 (2026)

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    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?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 26739 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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None.

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Question 26742 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 26743 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 26744 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the specific savings initiatives that were invited for Budget 2026. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26745 (2026)

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    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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).

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Question 26746 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26750 (2026)

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    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?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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The Estimates Examination 2026/27 includes pre-hearing questions about cost pressures, and my written responses to those will be made publicly available.

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Question 26752 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. I am advised these will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26754 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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Oranga Tamariki was invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026.

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Question 26755 (2026)

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    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?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

The Performance Plan for Vote Environment outlines the cost pressures for the Vote. The latest updated Plan was provided to central agencies on 8 July 2025. I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ response to WPQ 26800…

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Question 26756 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions.

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Question 26759 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 26760 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions.

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Question 26761 (2026)

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    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?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation has advised me of the following cost pressures within Vote Conservation: Inflationary cost pressures. This information was provided through Quarterly finance updates (Q4 2025 and Q1 2026) and advice relating…

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Question 26762 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Information related to new spending initiatives and budget bids will be publicly released through the Budget 2026 proactive release process in due course.

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Question 26763 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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As part of Budget 2026, the Department of Conservation was invited to submit a cost pressure initiative associated with the Stafford v Attorney General settlement.

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Question 26764 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation was invited to identify savings as part of Budget 2026.

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Question 26765 (2026)

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    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?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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Budget 2026 was limited to new initiatives and cost pressures by invite only. While I was informed of additional cost pressures across a four-year period within Vote Corrections prior to Budget 2026, these were prioritised and limited due…

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Question 26767 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26769 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters contain this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26770 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 26771 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As Minister of Customs, I was invited to make Budget bids for Vote Customs as part of Budget 2026.

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Question 26772 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs received a copy of the invitation letter I received from the Minister of Finance outlining the initiatives I was invited to submit as part of Budget 2026. Customs was also provided with Treasury Circular CO (26)…

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Question 26773 (2026)

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    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?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that information on Customs’ long-term financial position and cost pressures was provided through updates to its agency Performance Plan. Briefings on the Performance Plan provided prior to the commencement of the Budget 2026…

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Question 26777 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26778 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters contain this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26779 (2026)

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    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?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education highlighted the following possible cost pressures prior to Budget 2026: • KiwiSaver • Annual Cost Adjustments • Learning Support (School High Health Needs Fund, ESOL, ORS Specialists) • Corporate (Lease costs,…

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Question 26780 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 26781 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26784 (2026)

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    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?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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As an Associate Minister, I am not responsible for this matter. These decisions are the responsibility for the Minister of Education to consider.

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Question 26785 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters contain this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26786 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 26787 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26788 (2026)

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    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?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 26789 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters contain this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26790 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 26792 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. 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…

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Question 26794 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters contain this information. 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…

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Question 26795 (2026)

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    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?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Cost pressure information for Treasury that I received for Budget consideration will be set out in the Budget 2026 proactive release process. As such I do not believe that the resources and staff time to conduct a separate collation…

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Question 26796 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 26797 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Along with other agencies, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade received generic Budget 2026 process guidance from the Treasury.

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Question 26798 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 26800 (2026)

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    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?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We received the following submissions noting the need address cost pressures: - 14 November 2025: Initial advice on Budget 2026 - 5 December 2025: Durther advice on Budget 2026 to inform initiative submission - 12 December 2025: Budget…

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Question 26802 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

No savings from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade were asked for in the 2026/27 year.