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New Zealand Defence Force Contributions to Strait of Hormuz Operations

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From: Stephanie Mudgeway

Dear Chris Penk,

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information:

Copies of any advice, briefings, or assessments provided by the New Zealand Defence Force or the Ministry of Defence to the Minister of Defence, the Prime Minister, or Cabinet between 1 April 2026 and the date of this request regarding potential New Zealand military contributions to a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including any assessment of risks to New Zealand Defence Force personnel.

Yours faithfully,

Stephanie Mudgeway

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From: Chris Penk (MIN)
Chris Penk

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Thank you, again, for taking the time to write.
 
Kind regards,
Office of Hon Chris Penk

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Kia ora Stephanie,

On behalf of Hon Chris Penk, I confirm receipt of your OIA request.

Ngā mihi,

Alex

Office of Hon Chris Penk
Minister for Building and Construction
Minister of Defence
Minister for Veterans
Minister Responsible for GCSB and NZSIS
Minister for Space
Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Email: [Chris Penk request email]
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Kia ora Stephanie,

 

On behalf of Hon Chris Penk, see attached a response to your OIA request.

 

Ngā mihi,

 

Alex

 

Office of Hon Chris Penk

Minister for Building and Construction

Minister of Defence

Minister for Veterans

Minister Responsible for GCSB and NZSIS

Minister for Space

Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

 
Email: [1][Chris Penk request email]

Website: [2]www.Beehive.govt.nz

Private Bag 180.41, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

 

Authorised by Hon Chris Penk, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

Disclaimer: The information in this email (including attachments) is
confidential and may be legally privileged. If an addressing or
transmission error has misdirected this email, please notify the author by
replying to this email and destroy the message. If you are not the
intended recipient, any use, disclosure, copying or distribution is
prohibited and may be unlawful.

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