35188 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 19 Aug 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35188 (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_35188_2026
Document guid:	454135ee-7b83-4af9-9402-ee2da899f6fe

35188 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister: When travelling to Whanganui on 23 July 2026, did he at any point make use of a crown car, if so, who else accompanied him in those crown car trips?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: Yes. As is usual I was accompanied by staff from my office and DPS. I travelled by car from Wellington to Poroutawhao, Feilding and Whanganui.