35354 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 21 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	35354 (2026)
Question asked:	06 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	16 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_35354_2026
Document guid:	5e770629-9d21-4c0d-bead-309361d9fec5

35354 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What steps, if any, is he taking as Minister of Foreign Affairs in response to the call by the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand, in its statement of 30 July 2026, for New Zealand to create an “open, inclusive and non-discriminatory environment” for members of the Chinese community in New Zealand?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: New Zealand has an open, inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for people of all races, religions and backgrounds.