18010 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 14 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18010 (2026)
Question asked:	30 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	10 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18010_2026
Document guid:	8377a699-f752-4e0c-a5e5-51db961d8876

18010 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: How many New Zealand citizens or passport holders have sought consular assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade due to immigration difficulties in the United States since 20 January 2025, broken down by (a) detention at a US border or port of entry, (b) detention within the US interior, (c) deportation or removal from the United States, and (d) other immigration-related difficulties?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Refer to WPQ 18008 (2026). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not hold statistics which breakdown this number by immigration case type.