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On how many occasions, if any, in each of the last three financial years was use of a Crown VIP vehicle identified as non-ministerial, broken down by financial year and by the outcome in each case?

Answered Question 33919 (2026)
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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • On how many occasions, if any, in each of the last three financial years was use of a Crown VIP vehicle identified as non-ministerial, broken down by financial year and by the outcome in each case?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

Under clause 2.1 of the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, a Minister may use a chauffeur-driven car arranged by VIP Transport at any time for any purpose, at the Minister’s discretion. Regarding the purpose or categories Crown VIP vehicle use, I refer the member to reply 33918 (2026).