80779 (2024). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Defence

80779 (2024). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Defence: How many occasions has the Prime Minister travelled on a Defence Force plane since the 2023 general election and for each case, what was the reason for the travel?

Hon Judith Collins: The Member is referred to the response to question for written answer 80778 (2024). Further, the Prime Minister travelled on Defence Force planes both internationally and domestically. Domestic trips were for the purpose of undertaking Prime Ministerial business. International trips occurred to undertake Ministerial business, lead trade delegations, and conduct international engagements at the Pacific Islands Forum, East Asian Summit, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, and in Japan, Australia, Fiji, and Niue.