26579 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Rail

26579 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Rail: What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought, and whether each was funded in full, funded in part, or declined, as at 5 Junt 2026?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Information about unsuccessful Budget Bids has not been disclosed to maintain the current consitutional conventions protecting the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials. However, funding for new initiatives and savings initiatives are outlined here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/rail-infrastructure-fully-funded