39231 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 16 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39231 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	10 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39231_2026
Document guid:	561d9b34-0a31-4ee2-96df-d2cd08cd5b89

39231 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Does the Government intend to withdraw New Zealand's support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples entirely, and if so, by what date and by what process?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: The Minister expects this issue to be considered following the 2026 general election.