28192 (2025). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

28192 (2025). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What has been the annual operational budget for each New Zealand diplomatic mission over the past five years, and how are those budgets allocated across different functions such as diplomatic engagement, consular services, trade promotion, and cultural activities?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: The attached table details the last five years of operating budget for each diplomatic mission. Please note foreign exchange movement impact the costs. Budgets are allocated across the different functions based on agreed annual workplan and priorities of the Post, with staff time attributed to the different functions at departmental output class level.