Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
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Does he believe it is in the public interest that data centres use water in a sustainable manner?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Yes.
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
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Does he believe it is in the public interest that data centres use new electricity generation?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I believe it is in the public interest for data centres to support additional investment in electricity generation and network infrastructure where this helps maintain a reliable and affordable electricity system.
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
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Has he communicated with his colleagues about the energy demand of data centres in New Zealand, and if so, on what dates and what representations were made?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
As Minister for Energy, I regularly communicate with Coalition partners and Ministerial and Parliamentary colleagues, through various channels, including in-person conversations, phone calls, and discussions on portfolio matters at Cabinet…
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
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How much, if at all, could the Datagrid data centre affect power prices for other energy consumers once operational?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
My officials have not provided me with an estimate of the impact of individual data centre projects on electricity prices. Officials have advised me that projected data centre demand growth is not expected to put significant upward…
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
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Has he requested or received information on how much of the processing capacity from the Datagrid data centre is expected to be used outside New Zealand?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
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Has he requested or received information on how much of the processing capacity from the Datagrid data centre is expected to be used in New Zealand?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
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Why will safety buffer zones around an LNG import facility at Port Taranaki be determined after the procurement process?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I understand that the determination of safety buffer zones will depend on the final design, equipment, operating procedures, and site-specific arrangements proposed by the preferred provider. Any LNG import facility will be required to…
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
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What is the risk, if any, that an LNG import facility at Port Taranaki will affect public access to recreational spaces?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I am advised that any impact on public access to recreational spaces will depend on the final design and operational requirements of the selected LNG import facility. Having said that, I am advised that based on the assessments to date, it…
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
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How many businesses are located within a 2km radius of Port Taranaki?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I understand that the contents of the 2km radius of Port Taranaki is publicly available in a range of locations, you can access this information at https://www.google.com/maps
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
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How many community centres, if any, are located within a 2km radius of Port Taranaki?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I understand that the contents of the 2km radius of Port Taranaki is publicly available in a range of locations, you can access this information at https://www.google.com/maps
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
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How many houses are located within a 2km radius of Port Taranaki?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I understand that the contents of the 2km radius of Port Taranaki is publicly available in a range of locations, you can access this information at https://www.google.com/maps
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Has any Minister requested a specific make, model or optional feature for their self-drive vehicle since 27 November 2023, and if so, what was requested and was the request granted?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Under the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, Ministers are entitled to one self-drive vehicle. Vehicles must meet the criteria specified in the Ministerial Self-Drive Vehicle Policy. Ministers can request the…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Is a vehicle condition and odometer check undertaken at the point a self-drive vehicle is returned, and are any costs recovered for damage identified at that point?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Yes. Vehicle condition is checked and the odometer reading is recorded when a vehicle is returned to VIP Transport. Where damage is identified, an insurance claim form is sent to the relevant Minister for completion and VIP Transport…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Has any person retained a ministerial self-drive vehicle after ceasing to hold ministerial office since 27 November 2023, and if so, for how long in each case?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Former Ministers may retain a self-drive vehicle for up to 14 days after ceasing to hold a ministerial warrant for administrative purposes while VIP Transport arranges collection. Since 27 November 2023, one Minister has retained a…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Is a Minister required to report an accident involving a ministerial self-drive vehicle, if so, to whom?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Yes, all damage is required to be reported to VIP Transport as soon as practicable.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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How many insurance claims, if any, were made in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the last three financial years, and what was the total value of those claims?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out the insurance claims made in respect of Ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the three last financial years, including the number of claims and cost of each claim. FY Number Cost incl. excess (excl GST)…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What was the total cost of repairs to ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the last three financial years, broken down by financial year and by whether the damage was covered by insurance?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out repairs which were not covered by an insurance claim and the Department of Internal Affairs paid for. I refer the Member to reply number 33888 (2026) for details of insurance claim repairs. The repairs in this…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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How many accidents, collisions or damage incidents, involving ministerial self-drive vehicles, if any, were recorded in each of the last three financial years, broken down by financial year?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out the number of accidents, collisions or damage incidentals, involving ministerial self-drive vehicles recorded in each of the last three financial years. FY Number Insurance Claim No Insurance Claim 23/24 1 1 0…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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How many, if any, unpaid road user charges, tolls or infringement notices, are currently outstanding in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
There are currently no unpaid road user charges, tolls, or infringement notices outstanding in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles. Road user charges and toll payments for ministerial self-drive vehicles are managed by VIP…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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How many, if any, traffic infringement notices were issued in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the last three financial years, broken down by financial year, infringement type, and whether the infringement was paid by…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out the traffic infringement notices issued in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the last three financial years, broken down by infringement type, number, and whether the infringement was paid by…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What happens to a home charging unit installed at Crown expense when the Minister ceases to hold ministerial office, and is any residual value recovered?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I am advised that when a Minister ceases to hold Ministerial office, and if they had an EV charger installed by the Department of Internal Affairs at their primary residence, the EV charger will remain at the residence as this is the most…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Is a Minister reimbursed for electricity used to charge a ministerial self-drive vehicle at a private residence, and if so, what was the total amount reimbursed in each of the last three financial years, broken down by Minister?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Yes, for full battery electric vehicles only. The attached table sets out the amount reimbursed in each of the last financial years, broken down by Minister. Minister 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Total Hon A Bayly $327.25 $365.69 $692.94 Hon C…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
What was the total cost of installing home charging units for Ministers, broken down by Minister and by financial year?
How many home electric vehicle charging units, if any, have been installed at Ministers' private residences at Crown expense, broken down by Minister?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out the total cost of installing home charging units for Ministers since 27 November 2023, broken down by financial year, Minister, and cost, excluding GST. Financial Year Minister Cost excl GST FY23/24 Hon S Watts…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
Are fuel or charging card transactions reconciled against vehicle trip or odometer records, and if so, how often?
What was the odometer reading of each ministerial self-drive vehicle as at 30 June 2025 and 30 June 2026, broken down by Minister?
How many kilometres were travelled by each ministerial self-drive vehicle in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I am advised that this information is not available as ministerial self-drive vehicles do not have GPS, nor are odometer readings monitored in such a way as to make this information readily accessible.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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How many fuel or charging card transactions, if any, in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles have been queried, declined, reversed or reimbursed in each of the last three financial years, broken down by financial year and by reason?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
None.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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How many fuel or charging card transactions, if any, in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles in the last three financial years were for goods or services other than fuel or charging, broken down by financial year and by category of…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out fuel or charging card transactions relating to ministerial self-drive vehicles only that were for goods or services other than fuel or charging during the last three financial years. The information is broken…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Is a fuel card or charging card issued in respect of each ministerial self-drive vehicle?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Yes.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
What was the total fuel or charging card expenditure for ministerial self-drive vehicles in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister?
How many fuel or charging card transactions, if any, were recorded against ministerial self-drive vehicles in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out the total fuel or charging card expenditure for ministerial self-drive vehicles only in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister and number of transactions. Minister Fuel & Charging Expenses - $ Car…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Is fringe benefit tax paid in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles, and if so, what was the total FBT liability in each of the last three financial years?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Yes, Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) is paid in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles. The total FBT liability in the last three financial years is as follows: • FY23/24 - $140,438.03 • FY24/25 - $139,607.28 • FY25/26 - $129,823.35
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
Are ministerial self-drive vehicles permitted to be used for private purposes, and if so, is any contribution required from the Minister?
Is any Minister currently allocated more than one self-drive vehicle, and if so, which Ministers and how many?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Yes. Under clause 2.3 of the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, Ministers are entitled to one self-drive vehicle for use at the Minister’s discretion. No contribution is required.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What is the annual cost to the Crown of providing each ministerial self-drive vehicle, broken down by Minister, and what is the resulting cost per kilometre travelled?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The total annual cost for providing ministerial self-drive vehicles in FY 25/26 is $364,698.47. This figure is based on actual costs incurred during the year and is not indicative of the standard annual cost of providing ministerial…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
Is a Minister required to hold a current driver licence in order to be allocated a self-drive vehicle, and is any check of licence status undertaken at the point of allocation or thereafter?
Who, other than the Minister to whom a self-drive vehicle is allocated, is authorised to drive that vehicle?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The Ministerial Self-Drive Operational Guidelines do not require a Minister to hold a current driver licence in order to be allocated a self-drive vehicle. The Guidelines state that any holder of a current New Zealand driver licence may…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
How many, if any, ministerial self-drive vehicles are ordinarily garaged at a Minister's private residence, broken down by Minister?
For each ministerial self-drive vehicle, at what location is the vehicle ordinarily garaged, broken down by Minister?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I am advised that the Department of Internal Affairs does not hold information on where ministerial self-drive vehicles are ordinarily garaged.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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How many ministerial self-drive vehicles were in service as at 30 June 2026, broken down by Minister, make, model, year of manufacture, and whether owned or leased?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
All ministerial self-drive vehicles are owned by the Department of Internal Affairs. The attached table sets out how many ministerial self-drive vehicles were in service as at 30 June 2026, broken down by Minister, vehicle make, vehicle…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Have any Crown VIP fleet vehicles been recorded exceeding the applicable speed limit in each of the last three financial years, and if so, on how many occasions?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out speeding infringements recorded for Crown VIP fleet vehicles over the last three financial years, including the number of occasions. The data refers to vehicles driven by chauffeurs only. I refer the member to…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many traffic infringement notices, if any, were issued in respect of Crown VIP fleet vehicles in each of the last three financial years, broken down by infringement type, and who was liable for payment in each case?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out traffic infringements recorded for Crown VIP fleet vehicles over the last three financial years, including the infringement type, number of occasions, and who was liable for payment. The data refers to vehicles…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What was the total amount invoiced for non-ministerial use of Crown VIP vehicles in each of the last three financial years, and what amount was actually recovered in each year?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Under clause 2.1 of the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, a Minister may use a chauffeur-driven car arranged by VIP Transport at any time for any purpose, at the Minister’s discretion. There is no invoicing…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Does the booking system for the VIP transport service record a purpose or category for each trip, and if so, what categories are used?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Yes. The categories currently used are: · Passenger Carrying – bookings for the transportation of entitled users and authorised passengers. · Confidential Ministerial Documents – bookings for the secure transport of confidential…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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On how many occasions, if any, in each of the last three financial years was use of a Crown VIP vehicle identified as non-ministerial, broken down by financial year and by the outcome in each case?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Under clause 2.1 of the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, a Minister may use a chauffeur-driven car arranged by VIP Transport at any time for any purpose, at the Minister’s discretion. Regarding the purpose…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What is the policy governing the use of Crown VIP vehicles for party political or campaign purposes, and when was it last reviewed?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023 determines the use of Crown VIP vehicles. Clause 2.1 states that a Minister may use a chauffeur-driven car arranged by VIP Transport at any time for any purpose, at the…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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How many kilometres were travelled by the Crown VIP fleet in each of the last three financial years, broken down by vehicle class?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out the kilometres travelled by the Crown VIP Fleet in each of the last three financial years, broken down by vehicle class. FY23/24 FY24/25 FY25/26 Class 1 2,924,218 435,604 2,353,133 Class 2 431,448 259,108…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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How many trips were provided by the VIP transport service in each of the last three financial years, broken down by Minister?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out the number of unique VIP Transport trips provided to each Minister during the last three financial years. Each trip represents a unique booking, and journey lengths vary in terms of travel time. Accordingly, the…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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For how long is Crown VIP fleet trip data retained, and what is the earliest date for which such data is currently held?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I am advised that the earliest trip data held by VIP Transport is from 1 July 2014.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Does the Department of Internal Affairs record trip data for Crown VIP fleet vehicles, and if so, what fields are recorded for each trip?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I am advised the Department of Internal Affairs records trip data for Crown VIP fleet vehicles, but not ministerial self-drive vehicles. The VIP Transport booking system records information for each trip to support operational planning,…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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Were any Crown VIP fleet vehicles disposed of other than by public tender or auction since 1 January 2024, and if so, how many, and to whom?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Yes. Two Crown VIP fleet vehicles were disposed of through insurance write-off processes.
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What was the total book value of Crown VIP fleet vehicles disposed of since 1 January 2024, and what was the total amount realised from those disposals?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I refer the Member to reply number 33927 (2026).
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
How many vehicles were shortlisted in the class 1 replacement evaluation for the ministerial fleet, and what were they, broken down by make and model?
How many BMW i7 xDrive60 vehicles have been ordered or purchased for the Crown VIP fleet, and what is the purchase price per vehicle?
What is the total cost of the class 1 Crown fleet replacement programme, broken down by financial year and by capital and operating cost?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I am advised that information relating to the Class 1 fleet replacement evaluation, including shortlisted vehicles, has been proactively released and is available on the Department of Internal Affairs website at:…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What was the average cost per trip provided by the VIP transport service in each of the last three financial years?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out the average cost per trip provided by the VIP Transport service in each of the last financial years. These figures represent the cost charged to a Minister's office for trips. The average cost per trip has been…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
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What was the total cost of the VIP transport service in each of the last three financial years, broken down by appropriation line within Vote Internal Affairs?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
I am advised that this information has been proactively released and is available in the Department of Internal Affairs’ Annual Reports. These are available at…
Asked by
Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Member for Māngere · Labour Party
What was total operating expenditure on the Crown VIP fleet in each of the last three financial years, broken down by fuel or charging, maintenance and repairs, insurance, driver salaries and overtime, and all other categories?
What was total expenditure on the Crown VIP fleet in each of the 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years, broken down by capital expenditure and operating expenditure?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
The attached table sets out the total expenditure for the VIP Transport Service for the last three financial years. Category - $000's: 2025/26 2024/25 2023/24 Other Operating Expenses: 2,209 2,247 1,188 Other Operating Cost 1,697 1,540 639…