39597 (2025). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 28 Aug 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	39597 (2025)
Question asked:	14 Aug 2025
Member asking:	Teanau Tuiono
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	24 Aug 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_39597_2025
Document guid:	a7ddb066-673f-416f-9148-3aa05400e5be

39597 (2025). Teanau Tuiono to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: Does the New Zealand Government have any plans or intention to recognise Somaliland, and if not, why not?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: This matter is not under consideration. New Zealand remains committed to working with the international community, including the African Union, to support peace in Somalia.