26761 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Conservation

Written Question

Published date: 19 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	26761 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Conservation
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	15 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_26761_2026
Document guid:	06d22a72-8cf0-4314-aa9f-b33891ced1ba

26761 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Conservation: 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 Tama Potaka: The Department of Conservation has advised me of the following cost pressures within Vote Conservation: Inflationary cost pressures. This information was provided through Quarterly finance updates (Q4 2025 and Q1 2026) and advice relating to Budget 2026, including: Approach to Budget 2026 Baseline Savings Target, 28 November 2025 and Budget 2026 Package – Approval for Submission, 11 December 2025.