35409 (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:	35409 (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_35409_2026
Document guid:	04593d11-86ab-4161-8d1e-7cdabd54c6e7

35409 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: On what date and at what time was he first informed that the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand had lodged representations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade concerning remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026, and by whom was he informed?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: On 30 July 2026 by the senior MFAT secondee in my office.