18237 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 18 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18237 (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_18237_2026
Document guid:	8bcf5344-31a5-4928-abcd-ff3bd624e85f

18237 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: Has the Prime Minister discussed or considered New Zealand's response to the United States request to join a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with Cabinet; if so, on what date, and has Cabinet made any decision on the matter?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: This issue is under consideration, and no decision has been taken.