1976 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question
Published date: 17 Feb 2026
1976 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the critical minerals deal signed between the United States and Australia, listed by title and date?
Rt Hon Winston Peters: In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, we received the following written advice that include reference to the critical minerals deal between the United States and Australia: - Briefing: Draft United States - New Zealand critical minerals text and next steps (16 December 2025) - Briefing: Initial steps for a critical minerals framework with the US (1 December 2025). - Briefing: Managing bilateral interest in New Zealand's critical minerals sector (10 November 2025)