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What costs, if any, did the Defence Force incur for the crew of the King Air flight that transported the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026?

Answered Question 35633 (2026)
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Asked by

Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What costs, if any, did the Defence Force incur for the crew of the King Air flight that transported the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

Marginal personnel costs are incorporated into the short-term tasking cost.