26738 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Agriculture

Written Question

Published date: 23 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	26738 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Agriculture
Minister replying:	Hon Todd McClay
Answer received:	16 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_26738_2026
Document guid:	b95258e0-2376-465a-8f12-08b2d2984dc6

26738 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Agriculture: What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

Hon Todd McClay: I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.