35137 (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:	35137 (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_35137_2026
Document guid:	45039d64-e9aa-4738-8fcd-b8ce75f27eeb

35137 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What assessment, if any, has the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade or New Zealand Trade and Enterprise made of the potential impact on New Zealand's trade relationship with the People's Republic of China arising from the comments he made about China on 29 July 2026?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: No specific assessment has been made. The Ministry continuously monitors the health of all of New Zealand’s important trading relationships and provides assessments and advice as required. In the absence of any trade impacts, such assessment or advice is not necessary. Refer to the response to WPQ 35122 (2026).