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Further to his answer to written question 29418 (2026): was his Chief of Staff aware when his Chief of Staff approved Hon Shane Jones travel on 4 February 2026 that Hon Shane Jones had already booked business class tickets for this travel despite his Cabinet Paper ‘Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025” noting that he would fly premium economy, if so, on what date did he become aware?

Answered Question 30394 (2026)
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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

Question

  • Further to his answer to written question 29418 (2026): was his Chief of Staff aware when his Chief of Staff approved Hon Shane Jones travel on 4 February 2026 that Hon Shane Jones had already booked business class tickets for this travel despite his Cabinet Paper ‘Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025” noting that he would fly premium economy, if so, on what date did he become aware?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

No. I refer the Member to reply number 30395 (2026).