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Was the Prime Minister consulted before New Zealand abstained on the 24 July 2026 United Nations General Assembly vote to reappoint the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and if so, when and by whom?

Answered Question 33611 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Was the Prime Minister consulted before New Zealand abstained on the 24 July 2026 United Nations General Assembly vote to reappoint the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and if so, when and by whom?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

No.