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Did the Prime Minister seek or receive advice on whether New Zealand publicly supporting the US-led military action against Iran could affect New Zealand's standing or credibility in multilateral institutions, including the United Nations? and 3 other questions

Answered 18225, 18231, 18232, 18233 (2026)
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Asked by

Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 18225

    Did the Prime Minister seek or receive advice on whether New Zealand publicly supporting the US-led military action against Iran could affect New Zealand's standing or credibility in multilateral institutions, including the United Nations?

  • 18231

    What advice, if any, did the Prime Minister seek or receive from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet regarding New Zealand's public position on the US-led airstrikes against Iran, and on what dates was any such advice sought or received?

  • 18232

    Has the Prime Minister sought or received advice on the risks to New Zealand military personnel that could arise from participation in a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including from Iranian military capabilities in the region?

  • 18233

    Has the Prime Minister sought or received advice on whether New Zealand's response to the United States request could affect New Zealand's bilateral relationship with the United States, including in relation to trade, defence cooperation, or intelligence sharing?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I regularly receive and request advice from a range of officials including from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet relating to foreign affairs. This includes New Zealand’s various equities related to the situation in Iran since the US and Israel initiated strikes on the 28 February 2026.