18222 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 18 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18222 (2026)
Question asked:	04 May 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	12 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18222_2026
Document guid:	bf19dda4-2525-4dc0-ab73-49ad836e22f8

18222 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Has the Minister sought or received advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on whether New Zealand participation in a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be consistent with New Zealand's obligations under international law, including the United Nations Charter?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Refer to the response to WPQ 18220 (2026).