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Has the Minister met with representatives of New Zealand's defence industry since assuming the Defence portfolio on 13 August 2026; if so, with whom and on what dates; if not, when does he intend to do so?

Answered Question 37106 (2026)
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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister met with representatives of New Zealand's defence industry since assuming the Defence portfolio on 13 August 2026; if so, with whom and on what dates; if not, when does he intend to do so?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I am scheduled to meet with several defence industry representatives. My diary is proactively released on the beehive.govt.nz website. I refer the Member to that.