28707 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 26 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	28707 (2026)
Question asked:	14 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	22 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_28707_2026
Document guid:	01c218b3-d4b1-46de-9050-70f53338e260

28707 (2026). Steve Abel to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: When does the Minister expect to make further announcements or updates about the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: All elements of the non-binding Framework text remain subject to ongoing discussions with the United States and will require further Cabinet consideration. An update will be provided following that Cabinet consideration.