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Has the Prime Minister sought or received advice from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 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; if so, on what date was that advice sought or received?

Answered Question 18236 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Has the Prime Minister sought or received advice from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 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; if so, on what date was that advice sought or received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 18235 (2026). Background