Skip to main content

Did any discussions regarding the treatment of New Zealand citizens in US immigration proceedings took place during the Finance Minister's recent visit to Washington DC for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings in April 2026?

Answered Question 18120 (2026)
Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Did any discussions regarding the treatment of New Zealand citizens in US immigration proceedings took place during the Finance Minister's recent visit to Washington DC for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings in April 2026?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

No, because I was there to talk to international counterparts, about the economic impacts of, and responses to, the fuel crisis resulting from the Iran war, as well as US trade policy. I did not meet with anyone from ICE or the Department of Justice with responsibility for this matter.