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From: V Tempsky
Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
1. What advice has MFAT provided on the size of VIP, diplomatic and trade delegations, and destination and routing requirements, as part of the consideration for replacement of RNZAF 757 aircraft since 2021?
2. For the same, what advice was provided prior to the 2019 Defence Capability Plan?
3. For for the same, what advice was provided prior to the 2014 request for information on air mobility capability issued by the Ministry of Defence?
To assist in considering this request, these factors were proactively released upon selection of the 757 aircraft in 2003, and their predecessors (727), in 1981. There is clear precedent.
Yours faithfully,
V Tempsky
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Kia ora V Tempsky,
Thank you for your OIA request received on 20/11/2025 for:
1. What advice has MFAT provided on the size of VIP, diplomatic and trade
delegations, and destination and routing requirements, as part of the
consideration for replacement of RNZAF 757 aircraft since 2021?
2. For the same, what advice was provided prior to the 2019 Defence
Capability Plan?
3. For for the same, what advice was provided prior to the 2014 request
for information on air mobility capability issued by the Ministry of
Defence?
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