36012 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 24 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36012 (2026)
Question asked:	10 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	18 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_36012_2026
Document guid:	9cbe4e39-cd5f-49c6-be88-68ade92cd442

36012 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: Did he consider issuing a statement as Prime Minister on 30 July 2026 responding to the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ remarks in the general debate of 29 July 2026; if not, why not?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: No because the statements were made by the Leader of the New Zealand First party.