156 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 09 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	156 (2026)
Question asked:	26 Jan 2026
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	02 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_00156_2026
Document guid:	370b1f20-460e-474b-bb20-76aecc5a7c7e

156 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office sent or received about the US leaving the World Health Organization (WHO) listed by agency, title and date?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: In my capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I have not sought or received advice dedicated to the United States decision to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is a matter for the US. My office received some draft talking points on 12 February 2025 that included reference to the US withdrawal from WHO. My Office receives regular diplomatic reporting and updates from the Ministry on developing events for information.