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Question 30346 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the current total estimated cost of the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme, broken down by ships, Picton infrastructure, Wellington infrastructure, and programme management and contingency?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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$1.7 billion is the upper limit of costs to be met by the Government for assets the taxpayer will own. In November 2025 we released a breakdown as follows: • Ship contracts: $596 million • All Picton works: $531 million • All Wellington…

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Question 30347 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister for Rail make public the Interim Development Agreements reached with Port Marlborough and CentrePort for the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme, and if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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To the extent possible under the Official Information Act, yes. However, we will never release information that compromises the Government’s negotiating position as that would put at risk taxpayer dollars.

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Question 30348 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Have construction contracts been signed for the port-side infrastructure at Picton and Wellington required to berth the two new Cook Strait ferries, and if not, when are they expected to be signed?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes, for early contractor involvement and various demolition and design tasks. Main works contracts will be entered later this year, as planned.

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Question 30349 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has "Final Approval to Deliver" for the Cook Strait ferry replacement programme been granted, and if not, when is it expected and can construction of the vessels proceed before it is granted?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The Approval to Deliver process is currently underway and we will make announcements shortly. Please note the vessels are already under contract and construction is scheduled to start in 2027, after design works are completed which are…

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Question 30350 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What refund or refund-guarantee arrangements apply under the Cook Strait ferry shipbuilding contract if it is terminated before or during construction of the vessels, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This information was proactively released on 11 March 2026. Treasury advised that a Crown guarantee was deemed the most effective solution to secure the shipyard deal. A guarantee was provided and to the extent it is possible to release…

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Question 30351 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What payments have been made to Guangzhou Shipyard International under the Cook Strait ferry shipbuilding contract to date, and what is the milestone payment schedule for the remainder of the contract?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The first milestone payment was made on signing the contract in November 2025. The quantums of the remaining milestone payments have not been released, but they total to $596 million (subject to foreign exchange rates) under the…

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Question 30352 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the programmed construction-start date for each of the two new Cook Strait ferries at Guangzhou Shipyard International?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Construction begins in 2027, after design is completed as is standard. Ships generally take 18-24 months to build, which gets us to 2029. Exact dates have not been released, except to say ships will be ready for service in 2029.

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Question 30353 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the shipbuilding contract signed in November 2025 between Ferry Holdings Limited and Guangzhou Shipyard International contain any conditions precedent that must be satisfied before construction of the vessels can begin, and if so,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Construction begins in 2027, after design is finalised which is well under way at present. We do wonder if the member recalls that, under iReX, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard had two years of design from signing in 2021 until vessel construction…

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Question 30354 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has Ferry Holdings Limited issued a formal notice to proceed, or equivalent instruction, authorising Guangzhou Shipyard International to begin building the two new Cook Strait ferries, and if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Corrected reply: Yes, as a fixed price contract was entered on 15 November 2025. We are aware of the "Cook Strait Gossip and Drama New Zealand" Facebook post you appear to have garnered your information from and suggest you do not believe…

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Question 30355 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has physical construction of either of the two new Cook Strait ferries commenced at Guangzhou Shipyard International, and if so, on what date did steel-cutting or keel-laying begin for each vessel?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No, and a simple search on Google would tell the member that construction is scheduled to start in 2027 after vessel design is completed.

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Question 29765 (2026)

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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 22 June 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. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 29786 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 22 June 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 29804 (2026)

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    Further to PWQ 17762 What response, if any, has the Minister had from the Government of Israel about the bulldozing of New Zealand War Graves in Gaza?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Israeli Foreign Ministry expressed Israel's "profound regret" and said Israel "was truly sorry" for the damage caused. Officials will continue to convey New Zealand's expectation that New Zealand and Pacific war graves are treated with…

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Question 29805 (2026)

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    Is the Minister or any member of their office aware, if at all, of how much humanitarian aid sponsored by New Zealand has actually made it into Gaza and how much is still at the border by amount, date and location?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand's humanitarian contributions in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict have supporte humanitarian response efforts in Gaza and the West Bank. New Zealand's contributions are pooled with those of other donors to support…

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Question 29806 (2026)

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    What consular support, if any, was given to New Zealanders who were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla by title, date and location?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Consular assistance was provided to the families of all individuals. Support was also provided to the individuals themselves, where this was requested, by New Zealand's embassies in Rome (accredited to Greece) and Ankara. Details of the…

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Question 29807 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, about RIMPAC 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We have not received any official advice or documents about RIMPAC 2026.

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Question 29935 (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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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23 June 2026, The Treasury, Meeting with the Chair of Ferry Holdings 24 June 2026 23 June 2026, The Treasury, Meeting with KiwiRail Chair on Thursday 25 June 2026 25 June 2026, KiwiRail, Fortnightly Report 11-24 June 2026 26 June 2026,…

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Question 29936 (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 22 June 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 29970 (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 22 June 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. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 30039 (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 22 June 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 30041 (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 22 June 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 30076 (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 22 June 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 30114 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Has MFAT contacted the Turkish authorities to determine whether they hold any medical records relating to New Zealanders who were detained by Israel while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla and if so, what are those documents and…

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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 29599 (2026) and WPQ 29600 (2026).

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Question 29697 (2026)

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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 15 June 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. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 29703 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 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 29724 (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 15 June 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 29730 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade sought to formally interview the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 about their allegations that they were assaulted by the Israel…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On 16 June 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade wrote to the families of the New Zealanders detained in May seeking information on their experience in custody and their consent to raise any allegations with Israeli authorities.…

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Question 29599 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What steps, if any, will the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade take to ensure that any medical or forensic records obtained on behalf of the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May…

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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's consular division has not received any requests for assistance in this regard.

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Question 29600 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What consular or diplomatic mechanisms, if any, are available to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to support the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 in obtaining the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Any May 2026 flotilla participant that requires assistance in accessing any medical records from their period of detention can submit a request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Consular division (consular@mfat.govt.nz). This…

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Question 29601 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister, separately from any assistance offered directly to the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026, make a formal request for the release of those citizens' medical…

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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 29602 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade commit to assisting the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 to obtain any medical or forensic records relating to their detention…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the responses to WPQ 29599 (2026) and WPQ 29600 (2026).

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Question 29603 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Will the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade commit to assisting the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 to obtain their medical records and any related forensic documentation…

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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 29599 (2026) and WPQ 29600 (2026).

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Question 29604 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the Minister aware that the Australian Federal Police is reported to be investigating claims involving Australian citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla, following a request from Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes. We are aware of those reports. Furhter representations can only take place with the consent of the New Zealanders involved. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not have investigatory powers, and we are advised that the…

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29605, 29606 (2026)

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    What consideration, if any, has the Government given to launching or supporting an independent investigation into the treatment of the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026,…

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    Will the Minister commit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade formally interviewing the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 about their allegations of assault by the…

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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 wrote to the three New Zealanders detained in May seeking further information on the treatment they experienced while in custody. None of the individuals have provided their consent for officials…

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29607, 29608, 29609 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Why did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade not initiate contact with the New Zealand citizens detained in May 2026 sooner, when reports indicate the earliest direct contact those Global Sumud Flotilla participants received was an…

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    On what date, if at all, did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade first make direct contact with each of the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026, following that citizen's…

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    What specific steps, if any, has the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade taken to obtain information from the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 after their vessel was…

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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 contacted the families of the three New Zealanders detained in May 2026 as official confirmation was received of their interception. This occurred on 19 May 2026. Consular officals remained in…

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Question 29535 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, emails, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office sent or received, if any, about the calling in of the Israeli Ambassador over the treatment of New Zealanders who…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On 21 May 2026, we received two email updates relating to the treatment of New Zealanders who were part of the Global Samud Flotilla to Gaza from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade titled: - "Summons of Israeli Ambassador" - "1News…

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Question 29400 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    When, if at all, are Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials required to fly Premium Economy or Economy when travelling on official business and what exceptions, if any, are there?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Travel by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade staff is by default economy class. Premium economy travel may be approved if the total flying time exceeds 10 hours.

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Question 29402 (2026)

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Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials make the booking for Minister Jones’s limousine service in Toronto during his March 2025 visit and if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No. MFAT officials did not make the booking for Minister Jones’s car service. However, officials recommended the booking of a car service to transport the Minister and accompanying delegation between scheduled meetings and for airport…

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Question 29403 (2026)

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    Did Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials travel to Toronto, Canada during Minister Jones’s attendance at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention in March 2025 and if so, on what dates, if any, did…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes. New Zealand’s then High Commissioner travelled from Ottawa to Toronto from 2 to 5 March 2025 to support Minister Jones at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention. This included attending engagements with…

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Question 29404 (2026)

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    Did any Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials travel to Reno, Nevada during Minister Jones’s attendance at the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference in October 2025 and if so, on what dates, if any,…

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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 29215 (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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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15 June 2026, The Treasury, Ferry Holdings – Approval to use Additional Derivatives 18 June 2026, KiwiRail, Ava Shared Path Options

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Question 29216 (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 15 June 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 29251 (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 15 June 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 tiltes of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 29320 (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 15 June 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 29321 (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 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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DIA - Appointment to the Greyhound Transition Agency - APH Paper - 19 June 2026

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Question 29356 (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 15 June 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 ublished online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 28743 (2026)

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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 8 June 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. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 28766 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 8 June 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 28489 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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10 June 2026, The Treasury and Ministry of Transport, Approval to provide capital to KiwiRail Holdings Limited to Received City Rail Link Assets 11 June 2026, KiwiRail, Fortnightly Report 28 May – 10 June 2026 11 June 2026, KiwiRail,…

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Question 28490 (2026)

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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 8 June 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.