35361 (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:	35361 (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_35361_2026
Document guid:	0413bad1-217f-41f2-8179-8883a675812a

35361 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Has he sought any assurance from Chinese counterparts that the New Zealand–China relationship is unaffected by the remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date, and what assurance was given?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: No.