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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 held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September 2026? and 5 other questions

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 40459

    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 held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September 2026?

  • 40460

    Which agency, department, or appropriation, if any, met the cost of international mobile roaming charges in connection with attendance at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September 2026?

  • 40461

    How many invoices for international mobile roaming charges in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September 2026, if any, remained unbilled or unpaid as at 9 September 2026?

  • 40463

    How many mobile devices funded by his Office, if any, incurred international roaming charges during travel to, attendance at, or return from the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September 2026?

  • 40465

    How much, if any, was spent on international mobile roaming charges on mobile devices issued to him personally in connection with attendance at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September 2026?

  • 40466

    How much, if any, did his Office spend on international mobile roaming charges in connection with attendance at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September 2026?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I am advised that no international roaming charges were incurred as New Zealand mobile networks do not support roaming in Palau. I am informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) purchased local SIM cards for use whilst I attended the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. Each SIM card cost $35 USD. MFAT is in the process of charging back the purchase cost to the respective agencies. The Department has not yet been invoiced.