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Does the Government accept that New Zealand's absence from the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026 was, as reported, regarded by forum participants as disrespectful to the forum?

Answered Question 39765 (2026)
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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Does the Government accept that New Zealand's absence from the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026 was, as reported, regarded by forum participants as disrespectful to the forum?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

No.