35375 (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:	35375 (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_35375_2026
Document guid:	e45ed60f-2831-4e07-8bff-ae3c24e24a80

35375 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Has the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, at any time since 29 July 2026, expressed agreement with, endorsement of, or support for the remarks he made during the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026, whether publicly or in any communication with a foreign government; if so, in what terms?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: No, as it is would not be appropriate for MFAT to make any comment on remarks made in my capacity as New Zealand First Leader.