40508 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Internal Affairs

40508 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Internal Affairs: How much, if any, has the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

Hon Brooke van Velden: Department of Internal Affairs I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that $218,000 has been budgeted for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme for the 2025/26 financial year. Fire and Emergency New Zealand I am advised that Fire and Emergency New Zealand has budgeted $13,201, plus GST for audit and certification fees. New Zealand Lotteries Commission I am advised that the carbon neutral government programme is covered within its wider Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) budget and is embedded into operational roles to ensure a focus on reduction. A specific allocation of $196,000 is included within ESG to cover items like its Toitu certification and audit. Office of Film and Literature Classification The Office of Film and Literature Classification is not covered by the carbon neutral government programme.