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Further to reply 35391 (2026), did either telephone call of 30 or 31 July 2026 convey any request, expectation, or hope that New Zealand take any action, including but not limited to an apology, retraction, clarification, or assurance about future statements; if so, in what terms?

Answered Question 37467 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Further to reply 35391 (2026), did either telephone call of 30 or 31 July 2026 convey any request, expectation, or hope that New Zealand take any action, including but not limited to an apology, retraction, clarification, or assurance about future statements; if so, in what terms?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

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.