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Further to his replies to Questions 30393 and 30392 (2026), why did it take until June 2026 for him to become aware of the changes to Hon Shane Jones’s class of airfare, if his Chief of Staff became aware of it in January 2026?

Answered Question 32034 (2026)
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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his replies to Questions 30393 and 30392 (2026), why did it take until June 2026 for him to become aware of the changes to Hon Shane Jones’s class of airfare, if his Chief of Staff became aware of it in January 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

The costs were confirmed to be met from the Ministerial Services budget in February 2026. That was a process that is administered by my office.