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What representations, if any, did the Government of the United States, the Government of Israel, or any other government make to New Zealand about how it should vote on the reappointment of Volker Türk as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and on what dates were those representations made?

Answered Question 33615 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What representations, if any, did the Government of the United States, the Government of Israel, or any other government make to New Zealand about how it should vote on the reappointment of Volker Türk as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and on what dates were those representations made?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

None.