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Further to reply 33604 (2026), was the additional information referred to related to the process concerns described in reply 33603 (2026), namely that the reappointment was for an unprecedented second four-year term and that it occurred while the process to replace the Secretary-General was underway, or to some other matter?

Answered Question 35437 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 33604 (2026), was the additional information referred to related to the process concerns described in reply 33603 (2026), namely that the reappointment was for an unprecedented second four-year term and that it occurred while the process to replace the Secretary-General was underway, or to some other matter?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

There were a range of factors.