18964 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 25 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	18964 (2026)
Question asked:	11 May 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	19 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_18964_2026
Document guid:	e8021303-0df1-43e9-8f41-e3710fd7a13b

18964 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: When did the Minister or officials first become aware that Everlee Wihongi had been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and what was the source of that notification?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade was notified by a family member of the New Zealand citizen on 13 April 2026.