37419 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 04 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37419 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	31 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37419_2026
Document guid:	0749ff1b-4e7f-4812-847a-e1a4d7eb3d42

37419 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Further to reply 35364 (2026), has the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing reported any change since 29 July 2026 in its access to Chinese Government interlocutors, including any declined, deferred, or downgraded meetings?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is welcome to avail herself of the Official Information Act if she still wishes to make further requests of information of this matter.