36539 (2026). Lemauga Lydia Sosene to the Prime Minister

36539 (2026). Lemauga Lydia Sosene to the Prime Minister: What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: I am advised that the Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) has not yet processed or paid any invoice for flights taken by Ministers on 11 and 12 August 2026. As a result, the total cost of my airfares is not yet available. These costs will be publicly released through the regular publication of Ministers’ Travel Expenses which are published on a quarterly basis on the Department’s website.