32879 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Defence

Written Question

Published date: 16 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	32879 (2026)
Question asked:	16 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Defence
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Penk
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_32879_2026
Document guid:	0ab0b7a7-f23a-4646-b918-d383ca2260de

32879 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Defence: What advice, if any, has he received on the implications for New Zealand of Australia and Fiji entering a mutual defence commitment to "act to meet common danger" without New Zealand as a party, following the treaty's signing on 6 July 2026?

Hon Chris Penk: Reply due: 27 Jul 2026