29417 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 07 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29417 (2026)
Question asked:	22 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Rt Hon Chris Hipkins
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	30 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29417_2026
Document guid:	a5e123f5-2433-4e8b-b47a-aa5a6cdfb6aa

29417 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister: Did Minister Jones seek preliminary approval as per section 2.123 of the Cabinet Manual for his proposed October 2025 travel to Reno, Nevada and if so, on what date did the Prime Minister approve that travel?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: Yes. Approval was confirmed by my Chief of Staff on 24 September 2025.