35184 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 19 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35184 (2026)
Question asked:	05 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Rt Hon Chris Hipkins
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	16 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35184_2026
Document guid:	a9399219-4d1a-41bc-9305-9a75363e382b

35184 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister: On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel following attending a fundraiser for the National Party?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: On 22 November 2024 I was in Taupo to attend the official opening of the Tauhara Power Station. I also attended a supporters lunch. On 25 September 2025 I visited Kaipara Kumara, Te Te Uri O Hau Avocado Orchard, met with the Northland Tourism Sector and then attended National Party Northland Event. I overnighted in Russell and flew on 26 September 2025 to attend the blessing of the Ports of Auckland Bledisloe North Wharf and give a speech at the Eastern Busway Reeves Road Flyover Ribbon cutting.