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Question 34293 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister of Foreign Affairs sought or received on the process by which New Zealand could withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court under Article 127 of that Statute?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 34294 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has any Minister, including the Prime Minister, discussed the International Criminal Court with the President of the United States or the United States Secretary of State, and if so, on what dates and what was discussed?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No, as Minister of Foreign Affairs. We dont hold responsibility for other ministers.

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Question 34295 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice has the Minister of Foreign Affairs received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the implications for New Zealand of the United States campaign against the International Criminal Court, if any, and on what date…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On 22 July, the Ministry reported on an engagement with United States Embassy officials in Wellington on 17 July. Refer to the response to WPQ 34286 (2026).

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Question 34298 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    When did the Minister of Foreign Affairs first become aware of the United States State Department's campaign, announced on 13 July 2026, which includes diplomatic calls urging other nations to withdraw from the International Criminal…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Officials provided an update on 14 July, following the announcement by the United States Secretary of State on 13 July.

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Question 34299 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister of Foreign Affairs received any request, formal or informal, from the United States Government that New Zealand withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, and if so, on what date and from whom?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No.

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Question 34300 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade received from the United States Government since 1 January 2025 concerning New Zealand's membership of the International Criminal…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade received official correspondence from the United States Government on 17 July, following the announcement by United States Secretary of State on 13 July.

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Question 34301 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Government consider that New Zealand has an obligation under the Rome Statute to cooperate with ICC arrest warrants issued against nationals of non-States Parties who enter New Zealand territory; if so, what steps has the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Rome Statute requires all States Parties to cooperate fully with the Court. This includes cooperating with arrest warrants. New Zealand's International Crimes and International Criminal Court Act 2000 (The Act) provides that the Rome…

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Question 34303 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 34314 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 27 July 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the response to WPQ 10239 (2026).

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Question 34495 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

KiwiRail Holdings Limited, Briefing - FY2028 Metro Overdue Renewals Funding Allocation, 30 July 2026 Ferry Holdings Limited, FHL Quarterly Report: April - June 2026, 31 July 2026

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Question 34496 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None.

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Question 34531 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 34600 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2025).

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Question 34601 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None.

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Question 34637 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 34679 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was New Zealand asked, at or following the resurgence of political terrorism meeting on 16 July 2026, to designate any organisation as a terrorist entity, and if so, which one(s)?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No. New Zealand did not make any commitments. No specific follow-up actions were agreed.

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Question 34681 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What position, if any, did New Zealand's representative convey at the resurgence of political terrorism meeting on 16 July 2026 regarding the characterisation of "far-left terrorism" as a transnational threat?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Attendance at the meeting at a New Zealand Embassy level provided the chance to talk to our threat landscape and our approach to protecting the country through a coordinated, effective counter-terrorism system, with a key focus on…

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Question 34708 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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In the 2026/27 financial year the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Asia New Zealand have no budget allocated for artificial intelligence. Antarctica New Zealand pay NZ$100/month for a recruitment tool add-on for QJumpers.

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Question 34748 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 34753 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Since 27 November 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has spent NZ$308,271 (excl. gst) on consultants who have provided advice on public sector reform management. This relates to the Operating Model Review of MFAT's International…

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Question 34754 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 34810 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Zero

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Question 34812 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Zero

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Question 34814 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Zero

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Question 34064 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No public engagement surveys, relating to the use of aritificial intelligence, have been completed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Asia New Zealand Foundation, and Antarctica New Zealand.

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Question 34065 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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There are currently no automated approval processes operating within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Asia New Zealand Foundation does not use automated approvals. Antarctica New Zealand does use two automated 'Request…

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Question 34067 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Microsoft Copilot chat, which is currently used within the Ministry of Ofreign Affairs and Trade, is licensed under a pre-existing technology license. Antarctica New Zealand has not directly procured any standalone Artificial Intelligence…

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Question 34074 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No algorithm impact assessments have been done in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade or at The Asia New Zealand Foundation since 27 November 2023. Antarctica New Zealand has not deployed any algorithm projects.

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Question 34149 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is not information held by a shareholding Minister. This question could be asked of KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings directly as operationally independent entities.

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Question 34150 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is not information held by a shareholding Minister. This question could be asked of KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings directly as operationally independent entities.

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Question 34153 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is not information held by a shareholding Minister. This question could be asked of KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings directly as operationally independent entities.

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Question 34164 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This is not information held by a shareholding Minister. This question could be asked of KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings directly as operationally independent entities.

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Question 33852 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many organisations, if any, is the Government currently considering designating as terrorist entities under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 on the basis of left-wing or "anti-fascist" ideology?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand does not use the terms "left wing" and "right wing", when describing different forms of terrorist motivations and has not done so for several years. Instead, we use the descriptors of Identity Motivated, Faith Motivated and…

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Question 33853 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What commitments, if any, did New Zealand make at the "resurgence of political terrorism" meeting on 16 July 2026, and what follow-up actions, if any, are expected of participating countries?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand did not make any commitments. No specific follow-up actions were agreed.

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Question 33854 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did he receive from officials before New Zealand accepted the invitation to the "resurgence of political terrorism" meeting on 16 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade supplied; Informal Note - US invitation to the 'Ministerial on the resurgence of Political Terrorism'. This document outlined the purpose of the meeting and proposed attendance by the NZ Deputy…

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Question 33855 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service's most recent threat assessment identify far-left or left-wing extremism as a significant terrorism threat in New Zealand, and if so, in what terms?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Officials continue to see a range of motivations with no one ideology dominating. Identity and faith motivasted ideologies remain the most common, but we also see a small number of violent extremists motivated by political or single…

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Question 33856 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the total cost, if any, to New Zealand of attending the United States-hosted "resurgence of political terrorism" meeting in Washington DC on 16 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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There was no additional cost as New Zealand covered the meeting from the Embassy in Washington D.C. in line with regular duties.

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Question 33857 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Which official represented New Zealand at the United States-hosted "resurgence of political terrorism" ministerial meeting in Washington DC on 16 July 2026, and at what level of seniority?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand was represented at the meeting by New Zealand's Deputy Head of mission Daniel Mellsop.

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Question 33947 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Did New Zealand vote for or against the removal of International Criminal Court chief prosecutor, Karim Khan?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court took the final decision on removal by secret ballot. New Zealand has a practice of not commenting on votes cast in secret ballot proceedings.

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Question 33972 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What response, if any, has the Government made about the recent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank and if so has that included any direct communication with the Government of Israel?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand has been clear and consistent about grave concerns regarding Israel's actions in the West Bank, including throughout 2026. We will continue to put these concerns to Israel publicly, directly, and in multilateral fora such as…

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Question 33973 (2026)

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    What response, if any, has the Government made about the latest report of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel concerning Palestinian…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand has consistently outlined our grave concerns about Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank, including our expectations that internatioanl law is upheld, this report offers further evidence of the appalling cost of the…

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Question 33974 (2026)

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    Does the Government intend to execute any arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court if the subjects of those warrants enter New Zealand and if so does this include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and; if not, why…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand is a State Party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The Rome Statute requires all States Parties to cooperate fully with the Court. This includes cooperating with arrest warrants.

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Question 33975 (2026)

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    Did New Zealand vote in favour of, abstain on, or vote against any proposal relating to the removal of Mr Karim Khan as Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court took the final decision on removal by secret ballot. New Zealand has a practice of not commenting on votes cast in secret ballot proceedings.

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Question 33977 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received about Karim Khan in their role as chief…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Several email updates were received from officials on the disciplinary proceedings involving Mr Karim Khan between 27 March and 28 July 2026. A submission titles, International Criminl Court Special Session of Assembly of States Parties,…

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    Why did New Zealand abstain, rather than vote in favour or against, on the United Nations General Assembly vote on 24 July 2026 to reappoint Volker Türk as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

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    Why did New Zealand abstain on a vote to reappoint Volker Türk as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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A decision was taken by officials to abstain because, once debate of the relevant resolution was underway at the UN General Assembly in New York, additional information emerged which had not been apparent at the time that voting…

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Question 33660 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What made the vote to reappoint Volker Turk as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights a ‘procedural matter’ for New Zealand?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Secretary General's proposal to reappoint Volker Turk as High Commissioner for Human Rights was undertaken under the procedure set out in the relevant General Assembly resolution; that is, the High Commissioner for Human Rights is…

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Question 33661 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade have the authority to make decisions on United Nations votes without consulting the Minister, if so, in what circumstances?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes. The United Nations General Assembly votes on hundreds of matters every year. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade generally makes decisions when they are procedural in nature or consistent with policy settings.

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Question 33663 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    How did New Zealand vote on the decision to remove Karim Khan as the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the International Criminal Court (ICC) recommended the ASP decide to remove the ICC Prosecutor, Mr Karim Khan, for serious misconduct and breach of duty. New Zealand is a member of the…

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Question 33676 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Will Ferry Holdings Limited table revised prospective financial statements following shareholding Ministers' decisions of July 2026, as contemplated in its Statement of Performance Expectations 2026/27, and if so when?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes. The Statement of Performance Expectations for 2026/27 has been available on the Ferry Holdings website since 24 July 2026.

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Question 33677 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What performance measures, if any, in Ferry Holdings Limited's Statement of Performance Expectations 2026/27 relate to delivering the Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme within the $1.7 billion funding envelope or to any cost or budget…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Ferry Holdings is a delivery entity charged with procuring ferries and enabling infrastructure within an appropriated total of $1.704 billion. The performance measure is established by an appropriation limit of $1.704 billion.