Winston Peters defends his coalition deputy Shane Jones’ travel spending for a trip to Canada that reportedly costs $63,000, despite an original budget of $33,000. According to reporting, the costs include use of a private limousine with the service kept on standby for 24 hours, as well as upgrades to business-class flights. Peters says the expenses are “nothing out of the ordinary,” indicating they fall within typical expectations for ministers undertaking official travel. The reporting characterizes the dispute as focused on whether the final spend aligns with the planned budget and the specific inclusions, such as the limousine standby and flight class upgrade. Peters is described as speaking in the context of defending Jones’ expenses as part of his role in the coalition government, where both men hold ministerial positions. The accounts highlight the gap between the stated amount and the earlier figure, while Peters maintains that the arrangements are standard for government travel rather than exceptional spending.