8549 (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:	8549 (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_08549_2026
Document guid:	2ae37ee7-37e1-410d-b06f-8faf0c10b766

8549 (2026). Hon Phil Twyford to the Minister of Defence: 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?

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