13078 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 22 Apr 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	13078 (2026)
Question asked:	08 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Rt Hon Chris Hipkins
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	19 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_13078_2026
Document guid:	61b4ba91-73fb-4020-ac3f-b59bee78837f

13078 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister: Does he consider the Minister for National Security and Intelligence portfolio to be manageable alongside the full duties of the Prime Ministership without delegation; and if so, why has he delegated it?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: Yes. Portfolio decisions are made taking into account a range of practical and political considerations.