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How much, if any, was spent by his Office on prepaid international roaming products, local SIM cards or eSIMs, or portable wi-fi or satellite communications devices for use in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and related meetings held in Koror, Palau, in August and September 2026?

Answered Question 40454 (2026)
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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

Question

  • How much, if any, was spent by his Office on prepaid international roaming products, local SIM cards or eSIMs, or portable wi-fi or satellite communications devices for use in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting and related meetings held in Koror, Palau, in August and September 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade purchased local SIM cards for use by the Minister and two staff members in Palau, with costs invoiced by the Ministry back to his office. The total cost was USD$105.00, or USD$35.00 per SIM card.