35313 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35313 (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_35313_2026
Document guid:	b09b243b-1b6d-44f4-9392-7dd17c0f66c4

35313 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: Does he agree with the answer of “no” given by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the House on 5 August 2026 when asked whether he agreed with the Prime Minister that his comments were “racist”?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: No.