1973 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 17 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	1973 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	11 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_01973_2026
Document guid:	a7aa8eda-72ab-4bc9-a583-6795189d51eb

1973 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What would be the impact of breaching a potential “non-binding” framework with the United States for critical minerals?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: I am advised that non-binding frameworks do not impose legal obligations on the parties. This means there would be no legal impact of a breach of any non-binding framework. New Zealand has a large number of non-binding arrangements with a range of global partners. New Zealand only agrees international instruments that it intends to implement in good faith.