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Question 34857 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent 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 reform management or similar, since 27…

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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 34218 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed 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 any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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The Ministry of Defence consulted the public twice on its Long-term Insights Briefing “How technology innovations are likely to influence New Zealand’s defence capabilities beyond 2035”. The New Zealand Defence Force has not undertaken any…

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Question 34222 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within 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

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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has purchased Miles, an AI-enabled triage and response agent designed to support the organisation in managing industry engagement enquiries, capability proposals, and external service requests. The…

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Question 34223 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 34236 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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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 34249 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Government seek a debate or vote in the House before committing any New Zealand Defence Force personnel to operations in the Middle East region, and if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contributes to a number of missions across the Middle East Region as detailed publicly: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf/operations-and-engagements/ If New Zealand received a request for support, any NZDF…

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Question 34256 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Cabinet considered any paper since 1 January 2026 relating to a possible New Zealand contribution to operations in the Red Sea or Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and if so, on what date(s)?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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On 23 February 2026, Cabinet made a decision to renew the mandate for New Zealand’s longstanding maritime security commitments in the Middle East, a decision which has been announced on the…

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Question 34264 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received from the New Zealand Defence Force or officials since 1 June 2026 regarding the security situation in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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On 27 July 2026 I received a briefing from officials from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the security situation in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. I have also…

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Question 34265 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the Government currently considering any deployment of New Zealand Defence Force personnel or assets in response to renewed Houthi activity in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and if so, what options are under consideration?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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No.

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Question 34269 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many New Zealand Defence Force personnel, if any, are currently deployed to maritime security operations in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and wider Middle East region?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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There are three New Zealand Defence Force personnel currently deployed to maritime security operations in the wider Middle East region. These personnel are deployed to support longstanding maritime security coalitions and commands, as…

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Question 34272 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Government received any request from the United States or other partners since 1 January 2026 to contribute personnel, assets, or other capability to operations in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, or Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and if so, on…

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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No.

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Question 33286 (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 19 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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None.

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33393, 33589 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 20 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 regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence…

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Question 33565 (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 20 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 33586 (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 20 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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None.

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Question 33069 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 13 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 regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence…

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Question 32932 (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 13 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 32933 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 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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None.

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Question 32878 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did New Zealand request to be included in the defence arrangements set out in the Australia–Fiji Ocean of Peace treaty at any time before it was signed on 6 July 2026 and, if so, what was the response?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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Under Speaker’s ruling 199/6, It is not in the public interest to respond to this question to avoid prejudicing New Zealand’s international relations and to protect the security interests of New Zealand.

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Question 32879 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received on the implications for New Zealand of Australia and Fiji entering a mutual defence commitment to "act to meet common danger" without New Zealand as a party, following the treaty's signing on 6 July…

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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I have not received any specific advice since 6 July. Defence officials have provided me with verbal updates on the Australia–Fiji agreement as it has progressed.

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Question 32880 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    When was the New Zealand Defence Force or his Ministry first informed of the defence and security provisions contained in the Australia–Fiji Ocean of Peace treaty signed on 6 July 2026?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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Under Speaker’s ruling 199/6, It is not in the public interest to respond to this question to avoid prejudicing New Zealand’s international relations and to protect the security interests of New Zealand.

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Question 31739 (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 6 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 regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence…

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Question 31761 (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 6 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 31382 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to 30116 (2026), what was the purpose of each of the three meetings between the Chief of the Defence Force and Lockheed Martin?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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The meetings on 21 Nov 2024 were site visits to Trentham and Linton Military Camps as referenced in WPQ 30116 (2026). Both the 3 and 8 July 2025 meetings at Defence House were in-person to discuss in-service support requirements.

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Question 31601 (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 6 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 regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence…

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Question 31706 (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 6 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 "Proposed Overseas Travel: Hon Chris Penk - July 2026"

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Question 31248 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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Ministry of Defence: $12,500. New Zealand Defence Force: $130,450.

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Question 31267 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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Ministry of Defence: $21,281. New Zealand Defence Force: $70,836.

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Question 31276 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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Defence Employer Support Council (DESC): $95,000. This covers payment to members, meeting and travel costs, administration, and operational costs. Veteran Boards (Veterans’ Entitlements Appeal Board, Veterans’ Health Advisory Panel and…

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Question 31277 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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I refer the Member to the response to question for written answer 27587 (2026).

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Question 31281 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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I refer the Member to the response to question for written answer 27587 (2026).

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Question 31285 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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I refer the Member to the response to question for written answer 27587 (2026).

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Question 30948 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30951 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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30523, 30603, 30659, 30672 (2026)

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    Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

    30523

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Damien O'Connor

    List MP · Labour Party

    30603 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    30672

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 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 - May/June 2026"

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Question 30657 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 29 June 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 regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence…

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Question 30685 (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 29 June 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 30498 (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 29 June 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 regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence…

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Question 30340 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    Further to his reply to Written Question 29480, can the New Zealand Defence Force continue to use the MH-60R at its regular capabilities should the United States withdraw through-life support?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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Given that the United States has been using the MH-60R Helicopter since 2005, and it is described as their primary anti-submarine and surface warfare helicopter, there is currently no reason to believe through-life support will be…

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Question 30341 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to his reply to Written Question 29480, what contingencies, if any, does the New Zealand Government have in place should the United States withdraw through-life support?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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The member is referred to the response to question 30340 (2026).

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Question 30342 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to his reply to Written Question 29480, what through-life support will the United States provide in relation to the MH-60R?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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As part of the Foreign Military Sales process the United States Government will provide logistics support, technical data and advice, publications, training, mission support, operational procedures, and long-term platform sustainment…

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Question 29764 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 22 June 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 regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence…

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Question 29787 (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 22 June 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 29808 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister have any concerns about Israels participation in RIMPAC 2026 and if so what and if not why not?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has been involved in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise for many years and participated again this year. RIMPAC is the world’s largest maritime warfare exercise. It is a US-hosted maritime, air…

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Question 29826 (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 seen, if any, about RIMPAC 2026?

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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 regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence…

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Question 29988 (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 22 June 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 regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence…

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Question 30093 (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 22 June 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 "Proposed Overseas Travel: Hon Chris Penk - July 2026"

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    What and who comprises the Investment Committee of the Organisational Governance Board?

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Hon Chris Penk

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The Investment Committee is a formal subcommittee of the Organisational Governance Board (OGB). On behalf of the OGB, the Committee undertakes activities such as: monitoring the progress and performance of the OGB approved investment…

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    How many meetings, if any, has Chief of Defence Force had with Lockheed Martin or Elbit Systems by date and title?

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Hon Chris Penk

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The Chief of Defence Force (CDF) has not had any meetings with Elbit Systems. CDF has had three meetings with Lockheed Martin on the following occasions: 21/11/2024 - Trentham Military Camp and Linton Military Camp, visiting facilities.…

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    What tools, steps or processes, if any, does NZDF use to evaluate the human rights implications of trainings and deployments?

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Hon Chris Penk

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The New Zealand Defence Force employs Human Rights Risk Assessments to manage potential human rights implications when conducting activities in or with foreign nations. In the event that a risk of potential human rights violation is…