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Has the Minister or any official made direct representations to the US State Department, the Department of Homeland Security, or ICE regarding Everlee Wihongi's detention, and if so, on what dates and with what outcome?

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister or any official made direct representations to the US State Department, the Department of Homeland Security, or ICE regarding Everlee Wihongi's detention, and if so, on what dates and with what outcome?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand officials in the US have been in contact with US authorities about this case, including the Department of State and regular contact with ICE. We cannot comment on the details of individual cases for privacy reasons.