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Has the Minister sought or received advice on the risks to New Zealand military personnel, diplomatic relationships, or trade interests that could arise from New Zealand's participation or non-participation in a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz? and 3 other questions

Answered 18218, 18219, 18220, 18222 (2026)
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Asked by

Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 18218

    Has the Minister sought or received advice on the risks to New Zealand military personnel, diplomatic relationships, or trade interests that could arise from New Zealand's participation or non-participation in a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

  • 18219

    Has the Minister sought or received advice on what military or non-military contributions New Zealand could or would be expected to make to a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

  • 18220

    Has the Minister been consulted by the Prime Minister or any other minister on New Zealand's response to the United States request to join a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; if so, on what dates did those consultations occur?

  • 18222

    Has the Minister sought or received advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on whether New Zealand participation in a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be consistent with New Zealand's obligations under international law, including the United Nations Charter?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

We have been in regular contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in receiving advice and reports about the United States' preliminary proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has informed the Government's position on this and related matters. This engagement included MFAT informing us, the Prime Minister and some other Ministers on 29 April 2026 that it had received initial and preliminary information from the US regarding a proposal to reopen the Strait. Our office, the Prime Minister's office, and other Ministers' offices have not been approached directly by the US Government on the proposal. Our position on the proposal has not changed from our public statements that we are in the process of asking questions and seeking more information about this preliminary proposal. Accordingly, we are not close to a point where the New Zealand Government would be making any decisions about it.