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Why did the Prime Minister's office not respond to media requests for comment on 2 September 2026 concerning New Zealand's representation at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting?

Answered Question 39190 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Why did the Prime Minister's office not respond to media requests for comment on 2 September 2026 concerning New Zealand's representation at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

My office did respond and is quoted in The Post that New Zealand has been “actively engaged” at the forum throughout the week. “The prime minister will arrive this evening to attend the concluding phase of the week, including the leaders’ retreat and bilateral engagements with counterparts,” .