29607 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 08 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29607 (2026)
Question asked:	24 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	02 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29607_2026
Document guid:	4378efba-4839-4277-8c35-7581432bc86d

29607 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Why did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade not initiate contact with the New Zealand citizens detained in May 2026 sooner, when reports indicate the earliest direct contact those Global Sumud Flotilla participants received was an email sent approximately one month after their return to New Zealand?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Refer to the response to WPQ 29608 (2026).