25320 (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:	25320 (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_25320_2026
Document guid:	dc7f6ebe-18d6-4e74-af62-22237b5ad097

25320 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: When does the Minister consider it would be the right time for New Zealand to recognise the State of Palestine, if at all?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: The Government has made clear that New Zealand’s future decision-making around recognition will be driven by developments. New Zealand will pay attention to factors including: • Steps toward the development of a fully viable and legitimate Palestinian state, including in the areas of governance and institution-building. • The disbanding and disarmament of Hamas. • The renouncement of violence and terrorism by all Palestinian political leaders who have yet to do so.