34265 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 14 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	34265 (2026)
Question asked:	30 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Hon Damien O'Connor
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Penk
Answer received:	10 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_34265_2026
Document guid:	c9ce7729-513f-4b93-829b-74be7b4c5568

34265 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Minister of Defence: Is the Government currently considering any deployment of New Zealand Defence Force personnel or assets in response to renewed Houthi activity in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and if so, what options are under consideration?

Hon Chris Penk: No.