35376 (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:	35376 (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_35376_2026
Document guid:	edff921f-16bd-454f-b62d-eaa3ad0c3dab

35376 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Was the statement issued on 30 July 2026 by a spokesperson stating that he had been briefed on a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade official’s conversation with the Chinese Embassy issued by his ministerial office or by the New Zealand First Party?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: My ministerial office.