18519 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Associate Minister of Transport

18519 (2026). Tangi Utikere to the Associate Minister of Transport: Does the Minister consider that the values and ethical orientation of a company holding a classified all-of-government national security contract, such as the Data Fusion System contract held by Starboard Maritime Intelligence, are a matter of legitimate public interest, or does the Minister consider that such matters are a private contractual matter between the company and its investors?

Hon James Meager: All suppliers providing goods or services to the Government are required to comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct. Under this code, the Government expects its suppliers to: - Conduct their activities and manage their affairs with integrity, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards - Refrain from engaging in any form of corruption - Be transparent about their ethical policies and practices