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How many instances, if any, of Members of Parliament travelling on aircraft operated by the New Zealand Defence Force have occurred since 27 November 2023, listed by date, aircraft type, route (origin and destination), purpose of travel, who authorised the flight, the Member(s) of Parliament involved, and the total cost to the Crown of each instance, as at 23 January 2026?

Answered Question 288 (2026)
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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many instances, if any, of Members of Parliament travelling on aircraft operated by the New Zealand Defence Force have occurred since 27 November 2023, listed by date, aircraft type, route (origin and destination), purpose of travel, who authorised the flight, the Member(s) of Parliament involved, and the total cost to the Crown of each instance, as at 23 January 2026?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the Member to the response to written question 51369 (2025). Updated information is provided in the attached table. UNISWE in the table is for travel related to the Upper North Island Severe Weather Event.

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