35632 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 24 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35632 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Hon Damien O'Connor
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	18 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35632_2026
Document guid:	5ef65cba-785e-4b2b-a5b9-d6f4c3520a3c

35632 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Minister of Defence: How many crew members were on the King Air flight that transported the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 and did they overnight in Auckland following that flight?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: Two pilots were on board the aircraft and the aircraft returned to Base Ohakea on 23 July 2026.