18228 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 18 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18228 (2026)
Question asked:	04 May 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	12 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18228_2026
Document guid:	ca81bb99-ca1d-40f4-862e-2138ea23f5d5

18228 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: What role did advisers within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet play in any communications with the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding New Zealand's public position on the US-led military action against Iran, and on what dates did those communications occur?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: In my capacity as Prime Minister, I frequently request the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to work with other agencies to prepare material to support the public explanation of New Zealand’s positions on international issues.