NZ Frigate Joining UK Carrier Group

Andrew Riddell made this Official Information request to Ministry of Defence

Currently waiting for a response from Ministry of Defence, they must respond promptly and normally no later than May 23, 2025 (details and exceptions).

From: Andrew Riddell

April 26, 2025

Dear Ministry of Defence,

It was recently announced that the frigate Te Kaha will be joining a United Kingdom carrier group in the Indian Ocean.

Please provide a copy of the terms or reference or similar that set out the purpose of this carrier group and the role of the frigate.

Please also provide copies of any briefing or advice on this matter to the Minister of Defence and of any paper to cabinet seeking approval for this placement.

Thank you

Andrew Riddell

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Ministry of Defence

April 29, 2025

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Kia ora,

Please find attached our letter transferring part of your request to the
New Zealand Defence Force.

Kind regards,

Ministry of Defence

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