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Has Cabinet authorised any deployment or operational tasking of New Zealand Defence Force personnel that relates directly or indirectly to the United States military operations against Iran; if so, when was this authorisation granted and what were its parameters?

Answered Question 8537 (2026)
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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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  • Has Cabinet authorised any deployment or operational tasking of New Zealand Defence Force personnel that relates directly or indirectly to the United States military operations against Iran; if so, when was this authorisation granted and what were its parameters?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

No