35642 (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:	35642 (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_35642_2026
Document guid:	a935b92c-8cc7-4ae1-9418-bc97653916db

35642 (2026). Hon Damien O'Connor to the Minister of Defence: Was the Defence Force aware that the King Air aircraft that flew the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 was facilitating his return to Auckland following a National Party fundraiser and if so, what objections or concerns, if any, did Defence Force personnel raise about the use of the aircraft for this purpose?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: No.