17768 (2026). Steve Abel to the Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 15 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	17768 (2026)
Question asked:	28 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Todd McClay
Answer received:	11 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_17768_2026
Document guid:	526e1113-8d5a-47e6-a331-87ce83bbb7af

17768 (2026). Steve Abel to the Associate 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?

Hon Todd McClay: I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 17760 (2026).