25341 (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:	25341 (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_25341_2026
Document guid:	952af356-7d8c-47b8-9289-dd9bb0eeeaae

25341 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the costs, benefits and risks of New Zealand joining Pillar 2 of AUKUS?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: I have had discussions with counterparts that have included AUKUS Pillar II, indicating an interest in further engagement when appropriate.