29181 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 03 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29181 (2026)
Question asked:	21 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	29 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29181_2026
Document guid:	d0f1575f-7564-4730-82e0-f1e1397eeedd

29181 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: On what dates in 2026, if any, did the National Security Board meet regarding the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. I am advised that the National Security Board met regarding the designation of Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 on 20 May 2026. The Board recommended that the designation of Shining Path lapse as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act on 20 May 2026.