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Further to his replies to Questions 30393 and 30392 (2026), did he approve Minister Jones’s request for additional funding for the Minister’s travel to Toronto in March 2025 or did his Chief of Staff approve that additional funding?

Answered Question 32033 (2026)
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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

Question

  • Further to his replies to Questions 30393 and 30392 (2026), did he approve Minister Jones’s request for additional funding for the Minister’s travel to Toronto in March 2025 or did his Chief of Staff approve that additional funding?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

My Chief of Staff confirmed additional costs could be met from the Ministerial Services budget.