The following briefings outline advice to the Minister of Statistics on cost savings options and initiatives for the Statistics portfolio in Budget 2026.
The following papers have been approved for proactive release by the Minister of Statistics, Hon Scott Simpson:
- MM3086 B2026 Budget – 26 cost savings options, 27 November 2025
- MM3086b B2026 Budget 26 – submission of initiatives, 11 December 2025
- Appendices 1, 2 and 3 have been proactively released by Treasury and can be found at the following link: https://budget.govt.nz/
Please note that some content has been withheld under sections 9(2)(f)(iv) and 9(2)(h) of the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act).
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