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Further to reply 33603 (2026), given that the Secretary-General's nomination of Mr Türk and the timing of the Secretary-General succession process were both matters of public record before 24 July 2026, why were the process concerns cited not apparent at the time voting instructions were issued?

Answered Question 35436 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 33603 (2026), given that the Secretary-General's nomination of Mr Türk and the timing of the Secretary-General succession process were both matters of public record before 24 July 2026, why were the process concerns cited not apparent at the time voting instructions were issued?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

Issues emerged during the course of the debate.