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Has New Zealand received any formal invitation, if any, to participate in Pillar 2 of AUKUS, and what is the Government's current position on participation?

Answered Question 25336 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has New Zealand received any formal invitation, if any, to participate in Pillar 2 of AUKUS, and what is the Government's current position on participation?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

New Zealand has not received a formal invitation to participate in AUKUS Pillar II. The Government is taking a deliberate and considered approach to exploring any potential participation in AUKUS Pillar II projects. Any decision on this will be made by Cabinet.