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26803, 26804 (2026)

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  • 26803 (matches this search)

    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?

  • 26804 (matches this search)

    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 Health

Answer

I am advised no rules or directives were issued to Pharmac regarding making bids for Budget 2026, outside of the Budget 2026 invitation letters.

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Question 26805 (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 Health

Answer

I am advised that Pharmac generally manages routine cost pressures within existing funding through its forecasting processes, budget management, and commercial activities. Further to this, Pharmac have kept me informed on emerging…

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Question 26806 (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 Health

Answer

I am advised that as a Crown entity, Pharmac was not subject to a requirement for any cost savings to be made in Budget 2026.

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Question 26807 (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?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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 26808 (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?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

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 26809 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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As Minister of Housing I received advice in December 2025 entitled 'Budget 2026 Submission for Housing and Urban Development' which contained information about cost pressures across Vote Housing and Urban Development. [additional…

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Question 26810 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

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 26811 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

I am advised that 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 26812 (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?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

I am advised that 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 26813 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 26795 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 26814 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

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 26815 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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 26816 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

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

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Question 26817 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I was not informed of any cost pressures in relation to Vote Internal Affairs prior to the submission of Budget 2026 initiatives. However, on 26 March 2026, I received a briefing from the Department of Internal Affairs titled Machinery of…

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Question 26818 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

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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26819, 26823 (2026)

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  • 26819 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    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?

  • 26823 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    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?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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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26820, 26824 (2026)

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  • 26820 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    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?

  • 26824 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    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?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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 26821 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

Please see attached Table 1 for the list of advice I received on cost pressures prior to Budget 2026.

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26822, 26826 (2026)

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  • 26822 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    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?

  • 26826 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

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 26825 (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 Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to WPQ 26821 (2026).

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Question 26827 (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 for Māori Development

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 26828 (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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

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 26829 (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 for Māori Development

Answer

The Performance Plan from November 2024 outlines the cost pressures for Te Puni Kōkiri I was informed of prior to Budget 2026. The Performance Plan included cost pressures across the four-year period covering 2025/26 to 2028/29. The cost…

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Question 26830 (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 asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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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 26831 (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?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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 26832 (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?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

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 26833 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

The Performance Plan from 1 November 2024 outlined the cost pressures for Police that I was informed of prior to Budget 2026. The following additional briefings provided further details on Police’s cost pressure position: • AM/25/151 -…

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Question 26834 (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 Police

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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 26835 (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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention was not invited to make any bids for Budget 2026.

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Question 26836 (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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention was not invited to make any bids for Budget 2026.

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Question 26837 (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 Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

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 26839 (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 Revenue

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

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Question 26840 (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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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

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Question 26841 (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?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

Answer

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

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Question 26842 (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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

Answer

Inland Revenue was asked and committed to a baseline saving of $15.8 million per annum.

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Question 26843 (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

In line with this Government’s fiscal sustainability priorities, I was required to identify any reprioritisation opportunities to fully or partially fund a spending initiative. Reprioritised funding in Budget 2026 includes: • $7m…

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Question 26844 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

The Ministry of Social Development is required to report on cost pressures as part of the Government’s Performance Plan process. Performance Plans, including information about cost pressures, are under active consideration by Ministers and…

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Question 26845 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

The Ministry of Social Development was asked to identify savings as part of Budget 2026. No Crown entities were asked to identify savings as part of Budget 2026. Further information regarding Budget initiatives can be found in the…

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Question 26846 (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 for Social Investment

Answer

No cost pressures were identified during the Budget process.

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Question 26847 (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?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

The Ministry of Social Development was invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 26. No Crown entities were invited to submit a Budget bid as part of Budget 2026. Further information regarding Budget initiatives can be found in the…

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Question 26848 (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?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

The Social Investment Agency was not invited to make a budget bid as part of the Budget 2026.

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Question 26849 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

Through advice provided by Te Tari Whakatau, I was informed of cost pressures relating Treaty of Waitangi settlement related matters. The advice provided by Te Tari Whakatau was: - Budget 2026 submission - sent on 26 November 2025 -…

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Question 26850 (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?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

The Social Investment Agency was not invited to make a budget bid as part of the Budget 2026 process, as such no rules or directives were sent.

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Question 26851 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

The Social Investment Agency was asked to make savings of 2% of Vote Social Investment’s appropriated funding.

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Question 26852 (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?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

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 26853 (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 Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

No Budget bids were submitted for this vote in Budget 2026. The Ministry conducts a business and financial planning process to prioritise its work programme within available resourcing parameters.

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Question 26854 (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?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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 26855 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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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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    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 Grigg

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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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    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 Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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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.