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What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about the estimated 200 to 300 litres of lubricating oil has been spilt in Akaroa Harbour by the anchored Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Te Kaha by date and title?

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about the estimated 200 to 300 litres of lubricating oil has been spilt in Akaroa Harbour by the anchored Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Te Kaha by date and title?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I receive regular reports covering a wide range of New Zealand Defence Force activities. In this case, my office was advised of the incident, the draft media statement and associated talking points were shared on 8 March prior to release, consistent with no‑surprises practice.