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Has any media response issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade concerning the remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026 been cleared by his office before issue; if so, on what dates?

Answered Question 35373 (2026)
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Asked by

Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Has any media response issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade concerning the remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026 been cleared by his office before issue; if so, on what dates?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

My office communicated with MFAT on 30 July and 31 July, making clear that any media inquiries on this matter could be referred to my office for an answer.