5018 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Pacific Peoples

Written Question

Published date: 02 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5018 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister for Pacific Peoples
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	24 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05018_2026
Document guid:	a0c0e06a-9973-4a3d-ba98-e3221797618e

5018 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about the Governments changes to immigration settings that allow Pacific Islands Forum country passport holders travelling from Australia with a valid Australian visitor, work, student or family visa will be able to come to New Zealand with just an NZeTA by date and title?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I have not received any briefings, memos, notes, reports or advice relating to changes to immigration settings for Pacific Island Forum country passport holders or visa waiver access.