8545 (2026). Hon Phil Twyford to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 26 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	8545 (2026)
Question asked:	12 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Phil Twyford
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	22 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_08545_2026
Document guid:	c1fd260a-7d4d-485f-a8de-da9785b222c0

8545 (2026). Hon Phil Twyford to the Minister of Defence: How long are C-130 aircraft scheduled to be in the Gulf region during the Iran war?

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