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What representations, if any, has the Government received from any Pacific Islands Forum member, the Forum Secretariat, or any other government since 2 September 2026 concerning New Zealand's level of representation at the formal leaders' meeting?

Answered Question 39173 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What representations, if any, has the Government received from any Pacific Islands Forum member, the Forum Secretariat, or any other government since 2 September 2026 concerning New Zealand's level of representation at the formal leaders' meeting?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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It is unclear what is being referred to as the "formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting". A range of meetings were held in Palau over the space of a week which, collectively, are referred to as the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.