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How many crew members were on the King Air flight that transported the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 and did they overnight in Auckland following that flight?

Answered Question 35632 (2026)
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Asked by

Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many crew members were on the King Air flight that transported the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 and did they overnight in Auckland following that flight?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

Two pilots were on board the aircraft and the aircraft returned to Base Ohakea on 23 July 2026.