35288 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35288 (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_35288_2026
Document guid:	56e159ca-2e16-4acb-b0f3-09565eddda06

35288 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: How many items of correspondence, if any, has he received from Chinese New Zealand community organisations concerning the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026, and has he replied?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: I have received approximately 215 pieces of correspondence from individuals and organisations, not necessarily organisations identifying as Chinese New Zealand. These have been acknowledged by my office.