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Question 9629 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the member to refer to the quarterly ministerial expenses releases https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases My overseas travel papers are proactively released at the following site…

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Question 9630 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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Question 9927 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 10065 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9928 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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New Zealand Defence Force: None. Ministry of Defence • As part of the Ministry of Defence’s procurement processes regular market engagement is conducted, including through the Government Electronic Tender System. • From time to time in the…

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Question 9930 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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As per the attached document

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Question 9937 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None

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Question 9956 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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There have been no New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) staff engagement, morale or culture surveys conducted since August 2023. However, an NZDF-wide Force Readiness Survey was conducted in February/March 2026. This survey was designed as a…

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Question 9998 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the Member to the attached table, which shows contracts entered into by the New Zealand Defence Force. Details of Ministry of Defence contractors and consultants for the period 2019/20-31/10/2025 are published on the Ministry’s…

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Question 10232 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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As per the attached document

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Question 10387 (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 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.

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Question 10415 (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 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · 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 8984 (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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Monthly lists of briefings that I have received as part of my Defence portfolio responsibilities since January 2024 are regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence Force website at…

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8679, 8765 (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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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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 9 March 2026 by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

Answer

As Associate Minister of Defence, none.

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Question 8681 (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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None

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Question 8759 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    How many complaints, if any, has the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, been made aware of that have been made to the Inspector-General of Defence, and if so, what are the nature of those…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I am not aware of any enquiries or disclosures received by the Inspector-General of Defence. Such information may be provided by the Inspector-General in his Annual Report 2025-2026. The Inspector-General of Defence is an independent…

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Question 8760 (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, since 9 March, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Monthly lists of briefings that I have received as part of my Defence portfolio responsibilities since January 2024 are regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence Force website at…

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Question 8761 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, aware of any payments, if any, made to complainants who have complained to the Inspector-General of Defence and if so, what are the dates of those payments?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the member to the answer for WPQ 8759(2026)

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Question 8762 (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 9 March 2026 by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None

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Question 8763 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    How many complaints, if any, has the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, been made aware of that have been made to the Inspector-General of Defence, and if so, what are the nature of those…

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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None

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Question 8764 (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, since 9 March, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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Monthly lists of Defence portfolio briefings are regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence Force website at https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/official-information-requests/. The March list is currently being prepared for…

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Question 8766 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, aware of any payments, if any, made to complainants who have complained to the Inspector-General of Defence and if so, what are the dates of those payments?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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No

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Question 8772 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    How many complaints, if any, has the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, been made aware of that have been made to the Inspector-General of Defence, by date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I refer the member to the answer for WPQ 8759(2026)

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Question 8773 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    How many complaints, if any, has the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, been made aware of that have been made to the Inspector-General of Defence, by date?

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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None

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Question 8523 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What opportunity costs or impacts on New Zealand Defence Force readiness in the Asia-Pacific region have arisen from maintaining deployments to the Middle East made in January-March 2026?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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New Zealand’s longstanding deployments to the Middle East do not impact NZDF’s operational ability to respond to domestic or regional contingencies in the Pacific and it would not impact current regional plans or commitments.

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Question 8524 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What is the estimated cost to date of New Zealand Defence Force deployments in the Middle East / Gulf region during the current period of hostilities involving Iran?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · 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/. The costs of these missions are met from existing NZDF…

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Question 8526 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Has the Government received any requests to contribute naval assets, air surveillance, or special operations capabilities in connection with the current war in the Middle East?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No

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Question 8527 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Regarding New Zealand Defence (NZDF) deployments, the Government is not considering any increase in these deployments, capabilities or operational contributions. If New Zealand received a request for support, any NZDF military operation in…

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Question 8529 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What force protection measures are in place for New Zealand Defence Force personnel stationed at bases that may be considered potential targets in the current war in the Middle East?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Appropriate force protection measures are in place. For security reasons, the New Zealand Defence Force does not publicly discuss such detail, as disclosure could compromise the safety of personnel.

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Question 8530 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Have any New Zealand Defence Force personnel been relocated, withdrawn, or had their duties altered due to escalation of hostilities involving Iran?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Some of the deployments that the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contributes to have been suspended or have experienced movement restrictions because of the conflict in the Middle East region. NZDF personnel have also been relocated to…

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Question 8531 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What threat assessments have been undertaken regarding risks to New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed in Gulf region bases during the current conflict involving Iran?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Appropriate threat assessments have been undertaken.

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Question 8532 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Have any New Zealand Defence Force personnel been embedded within coalition or allied headquarters involved in planning or coordinating military operations against Iran?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No

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Question 8533 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Have New Zealand Defence Force aircraft transported personnel, equipment, weapons, or supplies belonging to other militaries engaged in operations against Iran?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No

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Question 8534 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Have any New Zealand Defence Force personnel provided logistical, intelligence-related, air transport, targeting, refuelling, or base support services that have assisted military operations conducted by the United States or its allies…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No

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Question 8535 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Has the Government received any legal advice on whether participation in or support for United States military operations against Iran would be consistent with international law; if so, what is the general nature of that advice?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No

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Question 8537 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No

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Question 8540 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Have New Zealand Ministers or officials participated in any discussions with the United States or Britain about contributions of personnel and equipment that New Zealand could make to the United States war against Iran; and if so what…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No.

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Question 8545 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How long are C-130 aircraft scheduled to be in the Gulf region during the Iran war?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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As consular demand in the region has diminished with the increase in commercial flight availability, the two aircraft deployed are returning to New Zealand.

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Question 8547 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Have New Zealand C-130 aircraft deployed to Al Minhad base in the United Arab Emirates during the war on Iran been at the air base during attacks against the base?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No

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Question 8549 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Are New Zealand C-130 aircraft deployed to the Gulf during the United States war against Iran authorised to to be used support of other countries’ militaries, such as Australia?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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New Zealand considered the use of the C-130J aircraft on a case-by-case basis, if partners request assistance with consular operations.

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Question 8553 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Are any New Zealand special forces personnel involved in the United States war against Iran; and if so how many, in what role and operating where?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No

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Question 8555 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Has New Zealand been asked by the United States to contribute any New Zealand Defence Force personnel as part of the United States war against Iran; and if so how many and where are they based?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No

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Question 8556 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    Are any New Zealand New Zealand Defence Force personnel being used to contribute to the United States war against Iran; and if so how many, where and in what roles?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No

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Question 8560 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many New Zealand Defence Force personnel in total have been based in Middle East/Red Sea/Persian Gulf countries during some or all the last six months; and what is the breakdown of this total into personnel per country?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has had up to 57 personnel deployed in the Middle East Region during some or all of the last six months. Specific location details are publicly available on the NZDF website…

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Question 8064 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Nil

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Question 8068 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Nil

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Question 8070 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Nil

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Question 8071 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None.

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Question 8087 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None

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Question 8287 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister support a bicultural policy in the armed forces and if so why and if not why not?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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As per my previous statements on the bicultural policy, the primary role of the NZ Army is to be a combat capable and fighting fit army. Any decisions related to a bicultural policy need to be fully and appropriately consulted, must not be…

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Question 8305 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, emails, memos, report, notes, or other advice, if any, has the Minister or the Minister’s office received since 1 January 2026 regarding the development, approval, or implementation of a cultural…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the member to the answer for WPQ 8321(2026)