35290 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35290 (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_35290_2026
Document guid:	ba9588f1-3df0-43e9-822c-e1609b2170f8

35290 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement to media in Tauranga on 31 July 2026 that he has “called on all leaders to watch their rhetoric”, and to which leaders was that call directed and on what dates?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: Yes and I refer the member to the attached article https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/540396/watch-christopher-luxon-tells-mps-to-watch-their-rhetoric-as-nz-first-accused-of-racism