46803 (2025). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 13 Oct 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	46803 (2025)
Question asked:	28 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	07 Oct 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_46803_2025
Document guid:	3a2cf5e1-5a96-4c8b-a6fa-56f6b9b7193d

46803 (2025). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Defence: Will the Minister follow the example of Spain and Italy to send ships to support the Gaza Sumud flotilla and if so why and if not why not?

Hon Judith Collins: The deployment of any NZDF assets is a decision for Cabinet, at this time I am not seeking approval to undertake any such action. New Zealand expects all states to comply with their legal obligations, including the rules of freedom of navigation.