26932 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Written Question

Published date: 19 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	26932 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Penk
Answer received:	14 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_26932_2026
Document guid:	7203b7e1-5ed2-432e-a462-ac67e5be5465

26932 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS: 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 Chris Penk: It is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.