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Further to reply 35397 (2026), given his position that the remarks of 29 July 2026 were made as Leader of New Zealand First and not as Minister of Foreign Affairs, on what basis did his ministerial office instruct the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on how to handle the Chinese Government's response to those remarks?

Answered Question 37430 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35397 (2026), given his position that the remarks of 29 July 2026 were made as Leader of New Zealand First and not as Minister of Foreign Affairs, on what basis did his ministerial office instruct the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on how to handle the Chinese Government's response to those remarks?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is welcome to avail herself of the Official Information Act if she still wishes to make further requests of information of this matter.