23871 (2025). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Written Question
Published date: 04 Jun 2025
23871 (2025). Hon Peeni Henare to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What public consultation, if any, will be undertaken as part of assessing whether the WHO pandemic treaty aligns with New Zealand’s national interest?
Rt Hon Winston Peters: A decision on whether to ratify the Pandemic Treaty would be subject to the Parliamentary Treaty Examination process, as set out in the Cabinet Manual:
https://www.dpmc.govt.nz/our-business-units/cabinet-office/supporting-work-cabinet/cabinet-manual/7-executive-legislaion-and-house/parliamentary-treaty-examination