34276 (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:	34276 (2026)
Question asked:	30 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_34276_2026
Document guid:	0322512b-444c-4ade-a79c-3032892cfeb5

34276 (2026). Lemauga Lydia Sosene to the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services: How many ministerial self-drive vehicles were returned following the ministerial reshuffle of April 2026, and what was the average number of days between a Minister ceasing to hold the relevant office and the return of the vehicle?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: Former Ministers may retain a self-drive vehicle for up to 14 days after ceasing to hold a ministerial warrant for administrative purposes while VIP Transport arranges collection. Since 27 November 2023, one Minister has retained a self-drive vehicle beyond the approved 14-day period. The self-drive vehicle was retrieved 16 days after the Minister ceased to hold a ministerial warrant. VIP Transport were unable to retrieve the vehicle in the 14-day timeframe due to competing priorities.