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Asked by

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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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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 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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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

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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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

Answer

None.

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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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 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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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 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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

Answer

None.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 of Local Government

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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 of Local Government

Answer

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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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 Simeon Brown

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

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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 Sport and Recreation

Answer

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

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

No.

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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 Youth

Answer

No.

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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 · 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 · 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

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

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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

Answer

None.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 · 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 · 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 of Defence

Answer

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

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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 · Minister for the Environment

Answer

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

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Answer

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

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 the Public Service and Digitising Government

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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

Answer

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

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

Answer

No.

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Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 (2026) by the Minister of Finance.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

I am not responsible for any departments. For answers relating to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, please refer to the Minister for Economic Growth.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

Answer

None.