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What public statements, if any, has the Government made explaining New Zealand's abstention on the 24 July 2026 United Nations General Assembly vote to reappoint the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and on what dates were they made?

Answered Question 33621 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What public statements, if any, has the Government made explaining New Zealand's abstention on the 24 July 2026 United Nations General Assembly vote to reappoint the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and on what dates were they made?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No formal public statement has been made.