36013 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 24 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	36013 (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_36013_2026
Document guid:	b980d64e-5fe8-4351-9a9c-27779c6c833b

36013 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his answer of “Yes” in the House on 5 August 2026, when asked whether he had confidence in the Minister of Foreign Affairs given that Minister’s statement in the House about China was not, in his view, racist?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: Yes.