35135 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 18 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35135 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	12 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35135_2026
Document guid:	8ee2a374-9e15-4b46-8abd-b5c0478b5832

35135 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Has he sought or received any advice on whether the comments he made about China and Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan on 29 July 2026 were consistent with the Cabinet Manual; if so, from whom?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: No. Refer to the response to WPQ 35122 (2026).