17765 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 12 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	17765 (2026)
Question asked:	28 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	06 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_17765_2026
Document guid:	05d5bd8e-f455-4316-b98a-883b25b1d3c4

17765 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Does the Government have a position on whether it is appropriate that New Zealand sourced critical minerals be used in overseas defence or weapons system, if so, what is the position?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Refer to the Minister for Resources response to WPQ 17760 (2026).