35286 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35286 (2026)
Question asked:	06 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	16 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35286_2026
Document guid:	08f889a7-e5c3-4c53-81a7-be7eac5f05ea

35286 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: What assessment, if any, has he received of the effect on New Zealand’s international reputation of the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026, and on what date was that assessment provided?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have not received any assessments of the effect on New Zealand’s international reputation of the comments made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament on 29 July 2026.