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Does he consider it consistent for a Minister to retain the foreign affairs portfolio after the Prime Minister has described that Minister’s remarks as racist; if so, on what basis?

Answered Question 35322 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does he consider it consistent for a Minister to retain the foreign affairs portfolio after the Prime Minister has described that Minister’s remarks as racist; if so, on what basis?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

As the Prime Minister, I have full discretion to determine who holds what portfolio. I continue to have confidence in the Minister of Foreign Affairs.