39163 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister for Pacific Peoples

Written Question

Published date: 16 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39163 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister for Pacific Peoples
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	13 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39163_2026
Document guid:	eeeb5cb9-b1cc-4730-81d2-f07a6686b4dd

39163 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: Was the Minister for Pacific Peoples invited or asked to attend the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting, and if not, why not?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: New Zealand was represented at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting by the Prime Minister and the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Decisions about attendance and representation at the PIFLM are made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs with the concurrence of the Prime Minister.