35425 (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:	35425 (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_35425_2026
Document guid:	95a2e99d-45de-439c-92ac-4b753dc654b5

35425 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Further to reply 33618 (2026), what consideration, if any, was given to delivering an explanation of vote, and on what basis was the decision made not to do so?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: There was insufficient time to prepare and consult an EOV.