46610 (2024). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister

46610 (2024). Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his comments in Washington D.C. that he was focused on discussing “alignment on our values and the joint programmes” between the US and New Zealand; if so, how will he ensure that the United States’ values and programmes align with New Zealand's interests?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: Yes, I stand by my comments. United States values and programmes are for the United States to determine. New Zealand’s interests are for the New Zealand government to determine. Our values are enduring. We have many interests in common with the United States.