35319 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35319 (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_35319_2026
Document guid:	742de6ef-6846-41ce-83d9-0c407579426e

35319 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: Does he consider the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026, in which that Minister told a member of Parliament to “go back to your own country”, to be consistent with the standards of conduct he expects of his Ministers?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: I have no responsibility for the statements made by the leader of New Zealand First.