33604 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 26 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	33604 (2026)
Question asked:	26 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_33604_2026
Document guid:	f8072303-de6c-4575-9bb5-aeed4ea60e76

33604 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Why did New Zealand abstain, rather than vote in favour or against, on the United Nations General Assembly vote on 24 July 2026 to reappoint Volker Türk as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: Reply due: 04 Aug 2026