25299 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 16 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	25299 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	10 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_25299_2026
Document guid:	4908298e-6a69-4c53-bc2d-e9943ec24115

25299 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Was New Zealand asked to co-sponsor the Vanuatu-led resolution at the United Nations General Assembly, and if so, what was the rationale for declining?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Yes, New Zealand was asked to co-sponsor the resolution. New Zealand did not co-sponsor the resolution given our views on it, which are set out in the explanation of vote delivered following New Zealand’s vote in favour of the resolution. The explanation of vote is available here: www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-resources/new-zealand-explanation-of-vote-on-un-general-assembly-resolution-on-icj-climate-change-advisory-opinion.