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Has the Prime Minister sought or received advice from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Ministry of Defence, or the New Zealand Defence Force on what military or other contributions New Zealand could or would be expected to make to a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Answered Question 18235 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Prime Minister sought or received advice from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Ministry of Defence, or the New Zealand Defence Force on what military or other contributions New Zealand could or would be expected to make to a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In relation to the Strait of Hormuz, New Zealand has a longstanding record of working with likeminded partners to ensure open supply lines for trade. Any future decision for New Zealand to support multilateral efforts to ensure safe passage would include considerations of compliance with international law and would need to be considered by Cabinet.