28419 (2024). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 20 Jun 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	28419 (2024)
Question asked:	03 Jun 2024
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	16 Jun 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_28419_2024
Document guid:	36b6094e-fca2-48be-99a8-dcc7481282f6

28419 (2024). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Defence: What are the strategic objectives of deploying NZDF personnel to support the US-led coalition in the Red Sea?

Hon Judith Collins: The key rationale for this deployment is to uphold maritime security, freedom of navigation, and to demonstrate our commitment to the international-rules-based system.