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What advice, if any, did the Minister or his office receive, before the decision was made that New Zealand would not participate in a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting and associated defence industry showcase in Canberra, Australia, in August 2026, regarding the potential commercial impact of non-participation on New Zealand companies seeking defence contracts with Japan or Australia; and what did any such advice conclude?

Answered Question 37115 (2026)
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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister or his office receive, before the decision was made that New Zealand would not participate in a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting and associated defence industry showcase in Canberra, Australia, in August 2026, regarding the potential commercial impact of non-participation on New Zealand companies seeking defence contracts with Japan or Australia; and what did any such advice conclude?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the Member to reply number 37063 (2026). Further, the matter was discussed with officials and my office. Ultimately, it was not deemed feasible.