33904 (2026). Lemauga Lydia Sosene to the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Written Question

Published date: 12 Aug 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	33904 (2026)
Question asked:	29 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for Ministerial Services
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	09 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_33904_2026
Document guid:	67b8406d-fc29-4824-a186-af84e4227c05

33904 (2026). Lemauga Lydia Sosene to the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services: Are ministerial self-drive vehicles permitted to be used for private purposes, and if so, is any contribution required from the Minister?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: Yes. Under clause 2.3 of the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, Ministers are entitled to one self-drive vehicle for use at the Minister’s discretion. No contribution is required.