35298 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35298 (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_35298_2026
Document guid:	c8551136-1c8e-48f9-9011-da3334eb0a60

35298 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: What is his response to the statement made by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China on 30 July 2026, following remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026, expressing the hope that relevant people in New Zealand will refrain from making China an issue in domestic politics?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: I note the Chinese Government’s statements that it does not intend to comment on domestic politics in New Zealand.