18683 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Written Question

Published date: 19 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18683 (2026)
Question asked:	05 May 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Penk
Answer received:	13 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18683_2026
Document guid:	065a0a96-efc8-48c6-b991-98d0e8ee29fe

18683 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS: What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

Hon Chris Penk: Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. Additionally, it is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.