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3 September 2026

Christopher Luxon defends taking second plane overseas after criticising Hipkins for the same

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

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Christopher Luxon defends taking second plane overseas after criticising Hipkins for the same

The PM says taking two 757s to the Pacific Islands Forum was a Defence Force call, not his.

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