45565 (2024). Hon David Parker to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

45565 (2024). Hon David Parker to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 22 July 2024, listed by agency, title and date received?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice during the week beginning 22 July 2024: • 22 July 2024, Informal note - New Zealand’s attendance at Viet Nam General Secretary Funeral • 23 July 2024, Meeting Brief – Meeting with International Non-Government Organisations • 25 July 2024 – MFAT Weekly Report – 25 July 2024 • 26 July 2024, Event Brief – Launch of Radio New Zealand’s new Pacific Shortwave Transmitter I also received seven additional briefings, the details of which are being withheld to maintain confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials; to avoid prejudicing the security or defence of New Zealand or the international relations of the New Zealand Government; and to maintain the free and frank expression of opinions by Ministers and officials.