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On what date was the decision made that New Zealand would abstain on the 24 July 2026 United Nations General Assembly vote to reappoint Volker Türk as High Commissioner for Human Rights?

Answered Question 33609 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • On what date was the decision made that New Zealand would abstain on the 24 July 2026 United Nations General Assembly vote to reappoint Volker Türk as High Commissioner for Human Rights?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The decision was made on Saturday 25 July 2026 (NZT).