1994 (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:	1994 (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_01994_2026
Document guid:	fee2ca4e-12a3-464b-92b0-6f87e9a5f7c1

1994 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Why is the Government discussing a critical minerals framework with the United States?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Discussions with the United States on critical mineral cooperation are informed by New Zealand's Minerals Strategy to 2040. The Minerals Strategy recognises that international cooperation on critical minerals contributes to strengthened critical supply chains and economic benefits for New Zealanders. The Minerals Strategy was published in January 2025 following public consultation.