Military helicopters and bulletproof car deployed for Seymour and Luxon security on Waitangi Day
Documents reveal the Defence Force provided aircraft and armoured vehicles to protect senior ministers during Waitangi Day.
Military helicopters and a bulletproof car were on standby to protect the Prime Minister and another senior minister during Waitangi Day, according to Defence Force documents obtained through official channels. The use of New Zealand Defence Force aircrew for this security detail was previously undisclosed.
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Revealed: Military choppers and bulletproof car on call to protect Seymour and Luxon on Waitangi Day
The use of NZDF aircrew for security on Waitangi Day was revealed in documents about the prime minister’s use of aircraft, obtained by Stuff.