39190 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 17 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39190 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	13 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39190_2026
Document guid:	a0bbaf96-370e-4dbe-b698-2e388a2f23ab

39190 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Prime Minister: Why did the Prime Minister's office not respond to media requests for comment on 2 September 2026 concerning New Zealand's representation at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: My office did respond and is quoted in The Post that New Zealand has been “actively engaged” at the forum throughout the week. “The prime minister will arrive this evening to attend the concluding phase of the week, including the leaders’ retreat and bilateral engagements with counterparts,” .