7867 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Agriculture

7867 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Agriculture: Has the minister reviewed and/or approved cost saving plans relating to their departments, ministries and agencies (where applicable within their portfolio), if any, and if so, what relevant advice have they received, listed by title and date?

Hon Todd McClay: I have been provided with a range of documents and received regular oral updates advising me on the Ministry for Primary Industries cost savings work as part of Budget 2024. Proposed savings are included in these briefings, which are Budget Sensitive. No final decisions have been made. I received the following document in the attached table that advised me about MPI change proposals.