27904 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 23 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	27904 (2026)
Question asked:	08 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Penk
Answer received:	17 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_27904_2026
Document guid:	c4dca68e-5e7b-417e-be4a-5e172d89cf77

27904 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Defence: What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of their office about New Zealand's Nuclear Free Status by date and title?

Hon Chris Penk: There were texts and emails between me, my office, and the Prime Minister’s office between 31 May and 5 June. A phone call also took place between me and one of the Prime Minister’s staffers on 5 June 2026.