9980 (2024). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 16 May 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	9980 (2024)
Question asked:	05 May 2024
Member asking:	Hon Peeni Henare
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	13 May 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_09980_2024
Document guid:	10ae491c-586b-4705-b35f-7065b5a8613e

9980 (2024). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Defence: What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet regarding the New Zealand Defence Force personnel stranded in Antarctica who were due to return to New Zealand on 18 March, by date and title?

Hon Judith Collins: None, Personnel were not stranded – they were delayed. There are often extended periods when aircraft are unable to safely get to Antarctica, this was one of those cases. The personnel were accommodated at McMurdo Station throughout their extended stay in Antarctica and were transported out at the soonest safe interval.