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Was the Defence Force aware that the King Air aircraft that flew the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 was facilitating his return to Auckland following a National Party fundraiser and if so, what objections or concerns, if any, did Defence Force personnel raise about the use of the aircraft for this purpose?

Answered Question 35642 (2026)
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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was the Defence Force aware that the King Air aircraft that flew the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 was facilitating his return to Auckland following a National Party fundraiser and if so, what objections or concerns, if any, did Defence Force personnel raise about the use of the aircraft for this purpose?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

No.