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Is the Government considering any increase in New Zealand Defence Force deployments, capabilities, or operational contributions in response to requests from allies relating to the conflict involving Iran?

Answered Question 8527 (2026)
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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

Question

  • Is the Government considering any increase in New Zealand Defence Force deployments, capabilities, or operational contributions in response to requests from allies relating to the conflict involving Iran?

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

Regarding New Zealand Defence (NZDF) deployments, the Government is not considering any increase in these deployments, capabilities or operational contributions. If New Zealand received a request for support, any NZDF military operation in response would be a matter for the Cabinet to determine based on careful consideration of New Zealand interests.