37395 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

37395 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Further to reply 35418 (2026), who decided that an assessment of the reputational implications of the abstention "is not needed", and was that decision taken by him, by his office, or by officials?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: On the issue of New Zealand's decision to abstain on the re-appointment of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Member is welcome to avail herself of the Official Information Act if she still wishes to make further requests of information on this matter.