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Further to reply 35447 (2026), under what authority did MFAT officials reverse the voting position set out in written instructions signed out at management level, without consulting the Minister, the Acting Minister, or any Minister?

Answered Question 37440 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35447 (2026), under what authority did MFAT officials reverse the voting position set out in written instructions signed out at management level, without consulting the Minister, the Acting Minister, or any Minister?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of New Zealand's decision to abstain on the re-appointment of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Member is welcome to avail herself of the Official Information Act if she still wishes to make further requests of information on this matter.