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Was the statement issued on 30 July 2026 by a spokesperson stating that he had been briefed on a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade official’s conversation with the Chinese Embassy issued by his ministerial office or by the New Zealand First Party?

Answered Question 35376 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Was the statement issued on 30 July 2026 by a spokesperson stating that he had been briefed on a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade official’s conversation with the Chinese Embassy issued by his ministerial office or by the New Zealand First Party?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

My ministerial office.