58107 (2024). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 26 Sep 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	58107 (2024)
Question asked:	12 Sep 2024
Member asking:	Hon Peeni Henare
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	22 Sep 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_58107_2024
Document guid:	f7feba72-868c-4b83-b8d3-bfde7ba72348

58107 (2024). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Defence: Can the Minister clarify what specific mechanisms exist, if any, to ensure New Zealand's sovereign decision-making is not compromised by participation in Operation Olympic Defender, given the multilateral nature of the initiative?

Hon Judith Collins: New Zealand operational direction governing participation in Operation Olympic Defender makes clear that New Zealand retains sovereign command and control, in accordance with my response to question 58102 (2024).