35331 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35331 (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_35331_2026
Document guid:	74e42323-f2ee-4c7b-9bba-eb9d730288dc

35331 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: Does he consider the representations lodged by the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 30 July 2026, described by that Embassy as “solemn representations” over negative China-related remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament, to constitute a formal complaint from the Chinese Government?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: No.