35395 (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:	35395 (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_35395_2026
Document guid:	4b37747a-5acb-4fb3-9fba-b341b8ef65e4

35395 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Was the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet notified that the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand had lodged representations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 30 July 2026 concerning remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament; if so, on what date and at what time?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: The senior MFAT secondees in DPMC and MFAT discussed this matter on 30 July 2026.