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Does the Minister consider that the values and ethical orientation of a company holding a classified all-of-government national security contract, such as the Data Fusion System contract held by Starboard Maritime Intelligence, are a matter of legitimate public interest, or does the Minister consider that such matters are a private contractual matter between the company and its investors?

Answered Question 18519 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • Does the Minister consider that the values and ethical orientation of a company holding a classified all-of-government national security contract, such as the Data Fusion System contract held by Starboard Maritime Intelligence, are a matter of legitimate public interest, or does the Minister consider that such matters are a private contractual matter between the company and its investors?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

All suppliers providing goods or services to the Government are required to comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct. Under this code, the Government expects its suppliers to: - Conduct their activities and manage their affairs with integrity, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards - Refrain from engaging in any form of corruption - Be transparent about their ethical policies and practices