18501 (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:	18501 (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_18501_2026
Document guid:	88a426ad-dd31-4bbf-905c-bf295e872f98

18501 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What direct representations, if any, has the Minister of Foreign Affairs made to the South Korean Government regarding the continued supply of refined fuel to New Zealand, and has New Zealand sought any assurance that its term contract volumes will be maintained?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Officials have been directed to discuss the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on global energy markets with the Government of the Republic of Korea at many levels. New Zealand has sought and received assurances from the Republic of Korea that refined fuel supplies to New Zealand are expected to continue.