53357 (2024). Hon David Parker to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

53357 (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 19 August 2024, listed by agency, title and date received?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: The listed aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade was received during the week of 19 August 2024. It is not in the public interest to release a further 12 titles received during this period to avoid prejudicing the security or defence of New Zealand or the international relations of the New Zealand Government; to maintain the free and frank expression of opinions by Ministers and officials; and to maintain confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials.