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Question 19843 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What were rail freight volumes crossing the Cook Strait each month for the year before the Aratere was retired, and what have they been each month since the Aratere was retired?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This information cannot be supplied within the standard timeframes of a written parliamentary question.

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Question 19911 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Asia New Zealand Foundation and Antarctica New Zealand have not deployed artficial intelligence in a customer service function.

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Question 19957 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 operational information that is not held by the Minister.

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Question 19765 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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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 19786 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The entities for which the Minister for Rail is a shareholder are operationally independent. Ferry Holdings is a delivery entity for Cabinet's no-nonsense ferry replacement programme and is established under section 4 of the Public Finance…

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Question 19524 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 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 19529 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

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 19545 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 11 May 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 19223 (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 4 May 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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8 May 2026, The Treasury, Ferry Holdings Limited: Draft 2026/27 Statement of Performance Expectations One other title was received but is withheld on the basis it is under active consideration.

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Question 19224 (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 4 May 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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DIA- Repealing the redundant Point of Consumption Charge provisions in the Racing Industry Act – 5 May 26 DIA – Upcoming work – Racing portfolio – 6 May 26 TAB NZ – Betting rules amendment notice no.2 (2026) – 6 May 26

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Question 19316 (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 4 May 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 answer to WPQ 6251 (2025).

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Question 19317 (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 4 May 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 19078 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 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 19098 (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 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

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

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Question 19104 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 4 May 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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19126, 19127 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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  • 19126 (matches this search)

    Further to PWQ 17683 (2026) does consular assistance include support for the family of Everlee Wihongi and if so what support has been provided, if any, and if not why not?

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    Further to PWQ 17683 (2026) does consular assistance include engaging with the legal representation of Everlee Wihongi and if not why not?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We cannot comment on the specifics of individual consular cases. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides support in these situations, including helping New Zealanders access legal representation, advising their…

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Question 19128 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to PWQ 17683 (2026) does consular support include a welfare visit to Everlee Wihongi and if not why not?

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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 makes decisions regarding prison detention visits on a case-by-case basis, taking into account a range of factors, including the client's needs and requests, the prison facilities in the country…

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Question 19135 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received, if any, with the Embassy of Israel, by title and date over the past year?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We have received two invitations from the Embassy of Israel over the past year. It is not in the public interest to disclose the title of such events, which are a matter for individual diplomatic missions.

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Question 19143 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does he support the recommendation to allow TAB NZ to operate online casinos; and what consideration, if any, has been given to the potential gambling harm implications of such a change?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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We are considering recommendations of the TAB NZ advisory committee, but no decisions have yet been made.

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Question 19144 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What analysis, if any, has been or will be undertaken on the fiscal cost to taxpayers of the tax concessions recommended in the TAB NZ advisory committee report before any decisions are made?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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We have not commissioned any specific analysis at this stage on the fiscal cost to taxpayers of the tax concessions recommended in the TAB NZ advisory committee report. Should any tax changes be considered by the Government, it would be…

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Question 19145 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    When did he first become aware of the TAB NZ advisory committee report on the racing industry's sustainability, and what steps, if any, has he taken in response?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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We were first made aware of the TAB NZ advisory committee report on the racing industry's sustainability through advice from officials.

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Question 19146 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does he consider it appropriate for his ministerial decisions to be potentially informed by recommendations from individuals who have collectively donated $250,000 to NZ First in 2026 alone, if so, how?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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Ministerial decisions are separate from party processes, and as per WPQ 18958 (2026) we are in line with the Cabinet Manual when it comes to managing any conflict of interest.

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Question 19147 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What reports or advice, if any, has he received from TAB NZ or its advisory committees regarding the financial sustainability of the racing industry since taking office as Minister for Racing, listed by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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We have received the TAB NZ advisory committee report on the financial sustainability of the racing industry, which is the primary overarching report provided to me on this matter. We have also received correspondence from TAB NZ in the…

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Question 18957 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does he intend to implement any of the five recommendations in the TAB NZ advisory committee report; and if so, which ones and on what timeline?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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We are considering the recommendations of the TAB NZ advisory committee and will make decisions on them in due course. Any announcements regarding implementation, including timing, will be made once that consideration process is complete.

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18958, 18959 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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  • 18958 (matches this search)

    What processes or safeguards are in place within his ministerial office, if any, to manage conflicts of interest arising from racing industry figures who are also donors to NZ First making recommendations that fall within his ministerial…

  • 18959 (matches this search)

    What steps, if any, did he take to satisfy himself that no conflict of interest existed in receiving advice from a committee chaired by, and including members who are, donors to the political party he leads?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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We manage all conflicts of interest in line with the Cabinet Manual.

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Question 18960 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Did he direct, request, or otherwise initiate the TAB NZ advisory committee report on the racing industry's sustainability; and if not, why does the committee's covering letter state the report was requested by him?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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We did not direct, request, or otherwise initiate the TAB NZ advisory committee report. The report was on an initiative of TAB NZ. While a leaked covering letter from the committee chair indicated the report was requested by me, this was…

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Question 18962 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister personally spoken with or attempted to contact Everlee Wihongi's family, her legal representatives, or US counterparts regarding her case, and if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Ms Wihongi has been detained due to an immigration related matter in her country of long-term residence, and although we are doing everything we can to support her through the situation she is in, no country can interfere with another…

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Question 18963 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or any official made direct representations to the US State Department, the Department of Homeland Security, or ICE regarding Everlee Wihongi's detention, and if so, on what dates and with what outcome?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand officials in the US have been in contact with US authorities about this case, including the Department of State and regular contact with ICE. We cannot comment on the details of individual cases for privacy reasons.

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Question 18964 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    When did the Minister or officials first become aware that Everlee Wihongi had been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and what was the source of that notification?

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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 was notified by a family member of the New Zealand citizen on 13 April 2026.

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Question 18968 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific consular assistance, if any, has MFAT or the New Zealand Consulate provided to Everlee Wihongi since her detention, and on what dates did that assistance occur?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Consular Officials have been in regular contact with the New Zealand citizen and their family. While we cannot comment on the specifics of individual consular cases, the type of support available in these situations includes ensuring that…

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Question 18896 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to PWQ 17343 Can it be confirmed that at least one of those briefings from the Ministry supported those comments and if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We always consider the Ministry's advice on foreign policy matters.

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Question 18852 (2026)

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    Is the Government aware of reports of an attack on the Kembru refugee camp in West Papua, and if so, what response, if any, will the Government make?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Government is aware of reports of this incident. We are, and will continue to be, in communication with the Indonesian authorities through official channels.

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32 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 18790 (2026), 18795 (2026)

  • 18773

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for Energy

    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 with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18777

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for Energy

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18778

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    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 with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18782 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    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 with any other Minister or member of…

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  • 18783

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18785

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    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 with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18788

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    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 with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18789

    Recorded target David Seymour, Associate Minister of Finance

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18790 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    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 with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18791

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    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 with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18793

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    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 with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18795 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18796

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    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 with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18798

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18799

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    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 with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18801

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18803

    Recorded target Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

    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 with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18804

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18806

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    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 with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18809

    Recorded target David Seymour, Deputy Prime Minister

    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 with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18811

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    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 with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18812

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister for Space

    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 with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18813

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18814

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    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 with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18816

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18817

    Recorded target David Seymour, Deputy Prime Minister

    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 with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18818

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

    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 with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18820

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister for Space

    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 with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18823

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister of Defence

    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 with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18826

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

    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 with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18827

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister of Defence

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18829

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

We have been in regular contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the Ministry) in receiving advice and reports about the US preliminary proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has informed the Government's position on…

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Question 18617 (2026)

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 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 has provided advice noting inflationary cost pressures across the Ministry's budget.

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Question 18639 (2026)

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None, the Minister for Racing has no portfolio responsibility for a vote.

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Question 18658 (2026)

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The Minister for Rail has no portfolio responsibility for a Vote. The Minister for Rail is an appropriation Minister regarding funds for Ferry Holdings, and our approval is required for releasing equity payments to KiwiRail and Ferry…

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Question 18134 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 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 18148 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 April 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 18156 (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 April 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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18218, 18219, 18220, 18222 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister sought or received advice on the risks to New Zealand military personnel, diplomatic relationships, or trade interests that could arise from New Zealand's participation or non-participation in a US-led coalition to reopen…

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    Has the Minister sought or received advice on what military or non-military contributions New Zealand could or would be expected to make to a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

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    Has the Minister been consulted by the Prime Minister or any other minister on New Zealand's response to the United States request to join a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; if so, on what dates did those consultations occur?

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    Has the Minister sought or received advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on whether New Zealand participation in a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be consistent with New Zealand's obligations under…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We have been in regular contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) in receiving advice and reports about the United States' preliminary proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has informed the Government's…

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Question 18221 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Has the Minister sought or received advice on whether any United Nations Security Council resolution authorises the use of military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; if so, which resolution was identified?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The use of military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has not been the focus of a United Nations Security Council resolution.

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Question 18223 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Did the Minister seek or receive advice on whether New Zealand's public position on the US-led military action against Iran could affect New Zealand's standing or credibility in multilateral institutions, including the United Nations?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We routinely seek and receive advice from officials on a wide range of matters related to New Zealand's foreign policy settings and international engagements.

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Question 18224 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Has the Minister received any communication, whether directly or through officials, from the United States Government or the United States embassy in New Zealand requesting that New Zealand join a US-led coalition to reopen the Strait of…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes, communication was received on 29 April 2026, through officials from the Embassy of the United States, on a US proposal to restore and maintain safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Question 18226 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister seek or receive from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding New Zealand's public position on the US-led airstrikes against Iran, and on what dates was any such advice sought or received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We receive daily advice from officials from the outset of the conflict on 28 February 2026.

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Question 18270 (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 27 April 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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30 April 2026, Ferry Holdings Limited, Draft 2026/27 Statement of Performance Expectations 30 April 2026, Ferry Holdings Limited, Quarterly Report January – March 2026 30 April 2026, KiwiRail, Draft Statement of Corporate Intent 2027-2029…

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Question 18271 (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 27 April 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 18306 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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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 April 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 18375 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 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 18376 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 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 18411 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 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…