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Question 37118 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Government made of the value of defence export opportunities for New Zealand companies to Japan and Australia, including any opportunities associated with a defence industry showcase planned to be held in…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The New Zealand Defence Industry Strategy outlines how defence will partner with industry to deliver capabilities faster. This showcase was just one of many activities which support that. Defence remains committed to supporting engagement…

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Question 37119 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What estimate, if any, has the Minister, the Ministry of Defence, or any other agency made of the costs incurred by New Zealand companies, including non-refundable airfares and accommodation, in preparing to participate in a defence…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The Government is not privy to the details of individual companies’ travel arrangements.

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Question 37120 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What financial, logistical, or other support, if any, were New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the Ministry of Defence, the New Zealand Defence Force, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, or any other government agency providing to New…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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This was a 50-50 split between the Ministry of Defence and participating companies for putting on this event. This was to cover the costs associated with staging this event. As the event was cancelled, participating companies were not…

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Question 37121 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many New Zealand companies and individuals, if any, were expected to travel to Canberra, Australia, in August 2026 as part of a New Zealand defence industry delegation associated with a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I am advised that 14 companies and representatives from the New Zealand Defence Industry Advisory Council and the New Zealand Defence Industry Association were planning to attend.

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Question 37122 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    When and by what means, if at all, were the New Zealand companies and individuals expecting to travel to Canberra, Australia, in August 2026 as part of a defence industry delegation associated with a planned trilateral defence ministers'…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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New Zealand companies were responsible for their own travel and at their own cost. The Ministry of Defence promptly contacted companies about the travel not proceeding.

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Question 37194 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, has the transfer of the Defence portfolio to the current Minister on 13 August 2026 had any effect on New…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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A trilateral Defence ministers’ meeting had been planned for 18 August. This has been deferred until the next appropriate opportunity for the Ministers to meet.

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36374, 36848 (2026)

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    36374 (matches this search)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Damien O'Connor

    List MP · Labour Party

    36848 (matches this search)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The office of the Minister of Defence regularly requests and receives advice on a range of matters from officials. Monthly lists of briefings that are received as part of the Defence portfolio responsibilities are proactively released on…

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Question 36955 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What international engagements, if any, were scheduled for the Defence portfolio between 12 August 2026 and the general election at the time the Minister assumed the portfolio, including any trilateral defence ministers' meeting with…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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International engagements on 13 August with the United Kingdom and with Viet Nam were facilitated by senior Defence officials. Taking advantage of the Japanese Minister of Defence visiting Canberra, a trilateral Defence ministers’ meeting…

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Question 36956 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, will it proceed as planned; if it will not, will it be rescheduled or replaced by alternative arrangements…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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A meeting was scheduled to take place on 18 August 2026 in Canberra. As this occurred shortly after I was appointed, it has been deferred. Future trilateral meetings will be considered at the next appropriate opportunity. No impact has…

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Question 36957 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, will it proceed as planned; if it will not, what assessment, if any, has been made of the effect on New…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026).

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Question 36958 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What costs, if any, have been incurred by the Ministry of Defence, the New Zealand Defence Force, or any other agency in preparing for any trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan proposed or planned for August 2026;…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Nil.

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Question 36959 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What representations or correspondence, if any, have the Minister, his office, or the Ministry of Defence received from Australian or Japanese counterparts concerning any trilateral defence ministers' meeting proposed or planned for August…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Officials exchanged emails regarding planning and logistical details for the trilateral meeting to foreign counterparts and the Ministers’ Office.

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Question 36960 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, has the status of New Zealand's participation in that meeting changed since 12 August 2026; if it has, when…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026).

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Question 36961 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, have the Minister, his predecessor, or their offices received from the Ministry of Defence, the New Zealand Defence Force, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding any trilateral defence ministers'…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The 2026 Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Defence provided by the Defence agencies on 12 August 2026 identified forthcoming opportunities for engagement with Australia. The previous Minister of Defence received a briefing on this visit.

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Question 36962 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, is it proceeding as planned; if it is not, who made the decision that it would not proceed as planned, and on…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026).

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Question 36963 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, is that meeting still scheduled to proceed as originally planned; if it is not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026).

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Question 36964 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed to take place in August 2026, following the inaugural trilateral meeting at the Shangri-La Dialogue on 30 May 2026 and the second…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026) regarding the meeting. It would not be appropriate to release details pertaining to the agenda at this time.

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Question 36966 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister satisfied that obligations in s45(2)(a) of the Defence Act 1990 to have regard to the need to achieve and maintain fair relativity with levels of remuneration received elsewhere been met and if so why and if not why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Yes, I have confidence in the Chief of Defence Force fulfilling the requirements of his role under the Defence Act 1990.

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Question 36969 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    How was the 2.2% remuneration adjustment reconciled, if at all, with the requirement to achieve and maintain fair relativity, particularly where civilian remuneration and inflation measures demonstrate materially different movements?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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A range of matters, including but not limited to the criteria of section 45(2) of the Defence Act 1990, are considered when setting remuneration levels.

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Question 36970 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, assessments, aide-mémoires, briefings, or other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their office received since 1 January 2026 regarding whether the 2026 NZDF remuneration package would improve or…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None.

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Question 36973 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister aware that the majority of uniformed and civilian personnel will receive a renumeration adjustment of 2.2% as a part of REM26 that is below inflation, and if so, what actions if any is he taking to address this?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The Minister of Defence was informed of the adjustment as part of REM26 prior to the announcement. Renumeration is an operational consideration and as such is set by the Chief of Defence Force in accordance with the Defence Act 1990.

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Question 37007 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, assessments, briefings, aide-mémoires, minutes, or other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, regarding whether the REM:2026 remuneration package by date and title?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None.

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Question 36392 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The previous Minister of Defence took one paper to Cabinet titled “Proposed overseas travel: Hon Chris Penk – September 2026” on 10 August 2026.

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Question 36395 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 10 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I receive a large number of invitations, and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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Question 36431 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What briefings, advice, aide memoires, emails, text messages, memorandums and any other form of communication, if any, broken down by title and date has the Minister and/or their office received or sent about the judicial review filed on…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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As Minister of Defence, none.

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Question 36090 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The Minister of Defence regularly requests and receives advice on a range of matters from officials. Monthly lists of briefings that have been received as part of the Defence portfolio responsibilities are proactively released on the New…

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Question 36106 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 3 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I receive a large number of invitations, and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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Question 35760 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What communications, if any, has the Minister or any office they are responsible for received from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China since 29 July 2026 by date and title?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The previous Minister of Defence received one email from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China since 29 July 2026. It was titled "Letter of Chinese Ambassador regarding the So-called “Excess Capacity” Rhetorical Trap and the “China…

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Question 35842 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What briefings, analysis, advice, aide memoires, assessments or any other document, if any, broken down by title and date has the Minister or their office received about the impact of recent remarks made by Winston Peters on the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None.

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Question 36048 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None.

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Question 35503 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The Minister of Defence regularly requests and receives advice on a range of matters from officials. Monthly lists of briefings that have been received as part of the Defence portfolio responsibilities are proactively released on the New…

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Question 35607 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None.

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Question 35627 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the annual budget for maintaining and operating the Defence Force King Air aircraft and what costs are paid out of that budget?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The annual budget for operating and maintaining the C-12 King Air 350 aircraft is approximately $18M. This does not include fuel, airways charges, or personnel costs. There is no additional cost to the Crown for VIP taskings as they are…

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Question 35628 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date did the Defence Force first become aware that one of its King Air aircraft would be needed to fly the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 and how was the Defence Force notified of that need for an…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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On 20 July 2026, following an initial inquiry and confirmation of aircraft availability on the same day, the Prime Minister’s Office requested VIP transport.

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Question 35629 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the cost per hour of the use of King Air aircraft and what costs are included in calculating that figure?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The approximate short-term tasking cost for the C-12 King Air 350 aircraft is $1,150 per flight hour. This cost includes marginal personnel costs, fuel, airport charges and other associated costs in relation to the flight. There is no…

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Question 35632 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many crew members were on the King Air flight that transported the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 and did they overnight in Auckland following that flight?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Two pilots were on board the aircraft and the aircraft returned to Base Ohakea on 23 July 2026.

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Question 35633 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What costs, if any, did the Defence Force incur for the crew of the King Air flight that transported the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Marginal personnel costs are incorporated into the short-term tasking cost.

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Question 35634 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What were all of the flights, if any, that the King Air aircraft used to transport the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 completed on 24 July 2026 and for each flight what was the departure airport, arrival airport,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 35637 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What were all of the flights the King Air aircraft used to transport the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 completed on that day and for each flight what was the departure airport, arrival airport, the take-off and…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The Member is referred to the response to question for written answer 35634 (2026).

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Question 35640 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the King Air aircraft used to transport the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 scheduled to do training flights, other flights or tasks on that day or the following day prior to the plane being reserved for the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No. The pilot training flight scheduled for the same aircraft on 24 July 2026 was not impacted and that task was completed as planned.

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Question 35641 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister of Defence approve the Prime Minister’s use of a Defence Force King Air aircraft on 23 July 2026 and if so, was the Minister aware that the Prime Minister would be using that aircraft to return to Auckland after attending…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Yes, the previous Minister of Defence approved the request for Defence transport from the Prime Minister’s office. He was aware that the Prime Minister would be using the aircraft to travel from Whanganui to Whenuapai.

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Question 35642 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the Defence Force aware that the King Air aircraft that flew the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 was facilitating his return to Auckland following a National Party fundraiser and if so, what objections or…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No.

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Question 34289 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister of Defence received on the implications for New Zealand Defence Force personnel, deployments, or interoperability arrangements arising from United States measures against the International Criminal…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None.

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Question 34302 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of matters from officials. Monthly lists of briefings that I have received as part of my Defence portfolio responsibilities are proactively released on the New Zealand Defence Force website…

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Question 34313 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 27 July 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I receive a large number of invitations, and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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Question 34548 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of matters from officials. Monthly lists of briefings that I have received as part of my Defence portfolio responsibilities are proactively released on the New Zealand Defence Force website…

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Question 34653 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I took one paper to Cabinet titled “Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Chris Penk - July 2026”

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Question 34751 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Ministry of Defence: $120,000. New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF): $250,000. Microsoft Copilot is provided through existing Microsoft 365 licensing arrangements. As the cost of Copilot is bundled within broader software licence…

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Question 34852 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Nil.

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Question 34853 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

None.