35474 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35474 (2026)
Question asked:	06 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_35474_2026
Document guid:	ce13cf62-d56b-4a5e-8c95-aea9125c1692

35474 (2026). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister: In what capacity did he attend a National Party fundraiser on 23 July 2026?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: I had a number of engagements that day in my capacity as Prime Minister. I visited MItchpine, Proliant, Wight Aluminium, the Justice Hub and did interviews with the Whanganui Chronicle and the River City Press. I then attended a dinner in my capacity as National Leader.