39594 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

39594 (2026). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Does the Minister support a precautionary approach to deep-sea mining in the Pacific and if not, why not?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: New Zealand respects the rights of Pacific countries to manage their own stewardship responsibilities, consistent with UNCLOS. New Zealand supports the development of options towards a 'Pacific approach' to a deep sea mining in areas beyond national jurisdiction.