26920 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 19 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	26920 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	15 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_26920_2026
Document guid:	343a88f8-6f07-4ee8-8708-4b8ffced3086

26920 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology: 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 Penny Simmonds: I receive regular reporting on financial matters, including cost pressures, across my portfolio. Titles and dates of advice are proactively released at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information/lists-of-ministerial-documents-by-portfolio/science-innovation-and-technology.