35191 (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:	35191 (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_35191_2026
Document guid:	45dd7bf2-40dc-42ad-93bd-26a6fa57f090

35191 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister: On what date, if any, did his office cancel his booked accommodation in Whanganui for the night of 23 July 2026?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: The accommodation for the night of 23 July was cancelled on 20 July once the arrangements for the funeral of Sir Bill Birch were finalised for Friday 24 July.