24275 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS
Written Question
Published date: 16 Jun 2026
24275 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS: What specific capabilities, functions or programmes, if any, are funded by the Intelligence and Security Uplift initiative for the Government Communications Security Bureau in Budget 2026 (recorded as approximately $71.3 million of operating funding over the forecast period), broken down by category of spending and by year?
Hon Chris Penk: It is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.