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Question 35288 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many items of correspondence, if any, has he received from Chinese New Zealand community organisations concerning the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026, and has he replied?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I have received approximately 215 pieces of correspondence from individuals and organisations, not necessarily organisations identifying as Chinese New Zealand. These have been acknowledged by my office.

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35289, 35316 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he raised the conduct of any Minister with the leader of a coalition partner party under the Government’s governing arrangements since 29 July 2026; if so, on what dates?

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    Did he speak with the Minister of Foreign Affairs about the remarks that Minister made in the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date, and did he ask that Minister to apologise for, withdraw, or clarify those…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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As is well documented, I met with Mr Peters on 3 August. I do not believe it is in the public interest to go into the details of that conversation.

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Question 35290 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement to media in Tauranga on 31 July 2026 that he has “called on all leaders to watch their rhetoric”, and to which leaders was that call directed and on what dates?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes and I refer the member to the attached article https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics/540396/watch-christopher-luxon-tells-mps-to-watch-their-rhetoric-as-nz-first-accused-of-racism

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Question 35291 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he issued any guidance to Ministers concerning public statements about ethnic communities or foreign countries since 29 July 2026; if so, on what date and in what terms?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 35292 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he consider that statements made by a Minister in the House about another country can be a matter of concern for the New Zealand Government even where the Minister was speaking in a party capacity; if so, what action, if any, has the…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes, paragraph 2.56 of the Cabinet Manual refers to standards for Ministers that are applicable in all their roles, always. All Ministers are accountable to me for their behaviour, and it is up to me to determine how to respond to a…

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Question 35293 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Does he stand by his statement in the House on 5 August 2026, in answer to oral question No. 8, that in making the remarks of 29 July 2026 the Minister of Foreign Affairs “was speaking in a general debate as New Zealand First’s leader”?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes.

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Question 35294 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement of 30 July 2026 that “Winston Peters has a long track record of inappropriate attention-seeking comments designed to get the media and other politicians to talk about him instead of the issues Kiwis are…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes.

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Question 35295 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he been advised of any request by the Government of the People’s Republic of China for any action by the New Zealand Government in connection with remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have not been advised of any request by the Government of the People’s Republic of China for any action by the New Zealand Government in connection with comments made in Parliament on 29 July 2026.

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Question 35296 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he been advised of any effect on New Zealand’s exports, tourism, or international education arising from the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date and in what…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have not been advised of any effects on New Zealand’s exports, tourism, or international education arising from comments made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament on 29 July 2026.

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Question 35297 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he consider the reference by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a social media post of 30 July 2026, to “communist shills” following comment by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to New Zealand, to be consistent with…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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My understanding is that post was made by the Leader of the NZ First Party.

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Question 35298 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is his response to the statement made by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China on 30 July 2026, following remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026, expressing the hope…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I note the Chinese Government’s statements that it does not intend to comment on domestic politics in New Zealand.

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Question 35299 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his answer to media in Tauranga on 31 July 2026 that whether he would dismiss the Minister of Foreign Affairs if the Chinese Government asked him to was “hypothetical”?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The question was a hypothetical.

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Question 35300 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what basis does he state, as he did in the House on 5 August 2026, that New Zealand’s relationship with China “is in very good heart and is in very good shape”, and what advice, if any, supports that statement?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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New Zealand’s relationship with China is mature and longstanding. Through my experience visiting China and engaging with senior Chinese leaders, I know the relationship to be in good heart.

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Question 35301 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he made any statement, in any capacity, apologising to Chinese New Zealanders in respect of the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date and in what terms?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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On 3 August I stated that Lawrence Xu-Nan is as much a Kiwi as Winston Peters and that our Chinese community has made a huge contribution to New Zealand. The comments are racist and offensive, as I've said many times.

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Question 35302 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has any New Zealand official conveyed regret, explanation, or reassurance to the Government of the People’s Republic of China on his authority since 29 July 2026 in connection with remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised that no official has conveyed regret, explained, or reassured the Chinese Government regarding comments made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament on 29 July 2026.

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Question 35303 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did he receive from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade or the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on whether any expression of regret or clarification should be conveyed to the Chinese Government…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have received no advice from officials relating to whether any expression of regret or clarification should be conveyed to the Chinese Government in response to comments made by the Minister of Foreign…

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Question 35304 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Does he stand by his statement in the House on 5 August 2026, when asked whether the New Zealand Government had conveyed any form of apology to the Chinese Government for the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ recent comments, “We don’t need to.…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes.

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Question 35305 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he sought a meeting or call with any representative of the Government of the People’s Republic of China since the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026; if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 35306 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he had any contact, directly or through officials, with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to New Zealand since 29 July 2026; if so, on what dates?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 35307 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement in the House on 5 August 2026, “No, I haven’t.”, when asked whether he had spoken to any representatives of the Chinese Government since the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ contribution to the general debate in…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes.

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Question 35309 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he consider the statement made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the House on 5 August 2026 that a member “has been in this Parliament five minutes, has wasted so much of Parliament’s time” to be consistent with his own statement…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 35310 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Does he stand by his statement in the House on 5 August 2026, in answer to oral question No. 8, that in relation to the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the general debate on 29 July 2026 “the Speaker made a ruling that…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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On 30 July the Speaker made a ruling where he remarked that the comments made were inappropriate and that he did not approve of the comments.

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Question 35311 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Does he stand by his statement to media in Tauranga on 31 July 2026 that the member of Parliament to whom the Minister of Foreign Affairs directed his remarks of 29 July 2026 “deserves to be able to say whatever he wants to say in…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes.

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Question 35312 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with the statement made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the House on 5 August 2026 that the proposition that he agreed Chinese people “lie like a flat fish” is “demonstrably, on the Hansard, false”?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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That is a matter for the Speaker.

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Question 35313 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with the answer of “no” given by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the House on 5 August 2026 when asked whether he agreed with the Prime Minister that his comments were “racist”?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 35314 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with the description given by the Minister of Foreign Affairs to media at Parliament on 4 August 2026 of his conversation with the Prime Minister about that Minister’s remarks of 29 July 2026 as “private”?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes,

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Question 35315 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with the statement made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the House on 5 August 2026, “I stand by all my comments as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. I also stand by my comments as the New Zealand First Party leader.”?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I have no responsibility for the statements made by the leader of New Zealand First.

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Question 35317 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Has he sought advice from the Secretary of the Cabinet or the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on whether the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026 engage any…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible Minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I have not sought advice from DPMC regarding comments made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament on 29…

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Question 35319 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Does he consider the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026, in which that Minister told a member of Parliament to “go back to your own country”, to be consistent with the…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I have no responsibility for the statements made by the leader of New Zealand First.

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Question 35320 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which provisions of the Cabinet Manual, if any, does he consider apply to public statements made by Ministers about national or ethnic groups?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I consider that Paragraph 2.56 of the Cabinet Manual applies, which is available on the following website: Conduct, public duty, and personal interests | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC)

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Question 35321 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he considered removing any responsibility or delegation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs since the remarks that Minister made in the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 35322 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he consider it consistent for a Minister to retain the foreign affairs portfolio after the Prime Minister has described that Minister’s remarks as racist; if so, on what basis?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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As the Prime Minister, I have full discretion to determine who holds what portfolio. I continue to have confidence in the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Question 35323 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Does he stand by his answer of “Yes, I do” when asked by media in Tauranga on 31 July 2026 whether he considered the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026 to be racist?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes.

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Question 35324 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What briefings, if any, has he received from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade concerning the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the New Zealand Parliament on 29…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. I have received no formal briefings…

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Question 35325 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many formal representations, protests, or démarches from foreign governments concerning statements made by Ministers of his Government has he been advised of since 27 November 2023, and in respect of which Ministers?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade do not hold a central register of all démarches, formal representations, protests, or expressions of concern made by foreign governments.

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35326, 35330, 35332 (2026)

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    Were the arrangements for advising the Prime Minister of formal representations by foreign missions followed in respect of the representations lodged by the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on…

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    Was he, or the Office of the Prime Minister, informed at any time before question time on 5 August 2026 that the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand had lodged representations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 30 July 2026…

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    On what date and at what time was he, or the Office of the Prime Minister, first informed that the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand had lodged representations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 30 July 2026 concerning remarks…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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My office was advised on 30 July 2026 that representations had been made by the Chinese Embassy. I was not informed.

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Question 35327 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What arrangements, if any, exist for the Prime Minister to be advised when a foreign mission lodges formal representations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade concerning the conduct or statements of a New Zealand Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) seconds Ministry staff into the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) and the Offices of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Trade and Investment, Minister for Climate…

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35328, 35329 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he intend to correct or supplement his answer in the House on 5 August 2026 to a supplementary question to oral question No. 8 concerning formal complaints from the Chinese Government; if so, when?

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    What steps, if any, has he taken since answering a supplementary question to oral question No. 8 in the House on 5 August 2026 with the words “Not that I’m aware of.” to establish whether the Chinese Government has made formal…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I do not intend to correct or supplement my answer in Parliament on 5 August 2026 to a supplementary question to oral question No. 8.

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Question 35331 (2026)

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    Does he consider the representations lodged by the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 30 July 2026, described by that Embassy as “solemn representations” over negative China-related remarks…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 35333 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement in the House on 5 August 2026, in answer to a supplementary question to oral question No. 8 asking whether the New Zealand Government had received any formal complaints from the Chinese Government regarding…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes.

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Question 35334 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree the Minister of Foreign Affairs that "all diplomats are shills for their own country", if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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While I would not use that language myself, I do agree that diplomats advocate for their government’s interests.

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Question 35335 (2026)

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    Does he agree with the statement made by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China on 30 July 2026, following remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament on 29 July 2026, expressing the hope that…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We note and appreciate the Chinese Government's statements, expressed in Beijing and Wellington, that it does not with or intend to comment on domestic politics in New Zealand

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Question 35337 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Prime Minister asked him to apologise for, withdraw, or clarify the remarks he made during the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date, and what was his response?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No. The comments the member refers to were made as the Leader of New Zealand First and not as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Question 35338 (2026)

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    Does he stand by his statement to media at Parliament on 4 August 2026 that his conversation with the Prime Minister about the remarks he made in the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026 was “private”?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes.

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Question 35339 (2026)

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    Does he agree with the Prime Minister’s statement in the House on 5 August 2026, when asked whether the New Zealand Government had conveyed any form of apology to the Chinese Government, “We don’t need to. No, we haven’t.”?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes.

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Question 35340 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with the Prime Minister’s statement in the House on 5 August 2026, in answer to oral question No. 8, that in relation to the remarks made in the general debate on 29 July 2026 “the Speaker made a ruling that those remarks…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We have no ministerial responsibility for the Prime Minister's statment about remarks made as Leader of New Zealand First.

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Question 35341 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did he or his office inform the Prime Minister or the Office of the Prime Minister, at any time before question time on 5 August 2026, that the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand had lodged representations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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MFAT has staff members seconded to a range of roles based in Parliament, including the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs (OMFA) and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The senior MFAT secondees in OMFA and DPMC…

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Question 35342 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with the Prime Minister’s statement in the House on 5 August 2026, in answer to a supplementary question to oral question No. 8 asking whether the New Zealand Government had received any formal complaints from the Chinese…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

It is not for me to judge how the Prime Minister interprested this question relating to formal complaints (noting that complaints and representations are not the same thing), or what he was aware of at the time of the answer.

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Question 35343 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Does he agree with the Prime Minister’s statement in the House on 5 August 2026, in answer to oral question No. 8, that New Zealand’s relationship with China “is in very good heart and is in very good shape”?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes.

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Question 35344 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with the Prime Minister’s answer of “Yes, I do” when asked by media in Tauranga on 31 July 2026 whether he considered the remarks made by him in the general debate in the House on 29 July 2026 to be racist?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

No.