18223 (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:	18223 (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_18223_2026
Document guid:	f171235f-3e5a-4923-ba38-45681349f28a

18223 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Did the Minister seek or receive advice on whether New Zealand's public position on the US-led military action against Iran could affect New Zealand's standing or credibility in multilateral institutions, including the United Nations?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: We routinely seek and receive advice from officials on a wide range of matters related to New Zealand's foreign policy settings and international engagements.