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What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the costs, benefits and risks of New Zealand joining Pillar 2 of AUKUS? and 1 other question

Answered 25341, 25343 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 25341

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the costs, benefits and risks of New Zealand joining Pillar 2 of AUKUS?

  • 25343

    What discussions, if any, has the Minister had with counterparts regarding New Zealand's potential participation in Pillar 2 of the AUKUS arrangement?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

I have had discussions with counterparts that have included AUKUS Pillar II, indicating an interest in further engagement when appropriate.