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Were the comments attributed to senior New Zealand officials describing another member's absence from the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum as "an effective boycott" authorised, and if so, by whom?

Answered Question 39176 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Were the comments attributed to senior New Zealand officials describing another member's absence from the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum as "an effective boycott" authorised, and if so, by whom?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

It i unclear what comment are being referred to.