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Question 18500 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What discussions, if any, has the Government had with the Australian Government about joint fuel stockholding arrangements, shared emergency reserves or coordinated purchasing from non-standard refining sources?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No discussions have been held with the Australian Government about joint fuel stockholding arrangements, shared emergency reserves, or coordinated purchasing from non-standard refining sources.

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Question 18501 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What direct representations, if any, has the Minister of Foreign Affairs made to the South Korean Government regarding the continued supply of refined fuel to New Zealand, and has New Zealand sought any assurance that its term contract…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Officials have been directed to discuss the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on global energy markets with the Government of the Republic of Korea at many levels. New Zealand has sought and received assurances from the Republic of…

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Question 18502 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What steps, if any, has the Minister taken to ensure the safe return to New Zealand of all citizens detained by the Israeli Defense Force following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near the Greek island…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Consular assistance for New Zealanders overseas is provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and is an operational matter for the Ministry. The Ministry worked actively to gather information, provide advice to families, and…

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Question 18503 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What steps, if any, has the Minister taken to ensure that all New Zealand citizens detained by the Israeli Defense Force following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Crete on or around 1 May 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 been in contact with the affected individuals and has provided extensive consular updates to their families. A number of family members contacted the Ministry within hours of the incident. The…

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Question 18505 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific steps has the Minister taken to establish the safety and wellbeing of the New Zealand citizens detained by the Israeli Defense Force following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near Crete…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand's embassies in Ankara and Rome (accredited to Greece) engaged directly with Israeli, Turkish and Greek authorities to establish the safety and wellbeing of New Zealanders who were detained. Regular medical care updates were…

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Question 18112 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the expected timeline, if any, for any decision on the future ownership structure of the Interislander service?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Decisions were taken at the outset of this programme. Interislander ferries will be owned by the taxpayer. Port asset funded by the taxpayer will be owned by the taxpayer will be owned by the taxpayer. Port assets funded by the ports will…

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Question 18114 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Which private companies has the Minister or the Minister's office had meetings or correspondence with regarding Cook Strait ferry portside infrastructure since taking office, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Ministerial diaries are released proactively on a monthly basis, and can be found here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/search?f%5B0%5D=content_type_facet%3Aministerial_diary&f%5B1%5D=ministers%3A6819&f%5B2%5D=government_facet%3A6700 Regarding…

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Question 18115 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What work, if any, has been commissioned or completed on costing or evaluating the Interislander service for potential sale, including any reports, valuations, or business cases, and on what dates were they received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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None. Interislander is not for sale.

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Question 18116 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other arrangements, if any, have been entered into with private companies regarding portside infrastructure for Cook Strait ferry services, and on what dates were they signed?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Ferry Holdings is the delivery entity of a complex ferry procurement and infrastructure building project, involving a vast quantity of agreements. It is not possible within the timeframes of a WPQ to provide this level of detail. The…

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Question 18117 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What progress, if any, has been made toward the possibility of transferring ownership of the Interislander service away from KiwiRail, and what is the current status of that process?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Substantial progress has been made, and the Member will be among the first to know once decisions are taken.

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Question 18121 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific advice, if any, is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade providing to New Zealand citizens who hold US green cards or work permits and who are considering international travel, in light of at least two New Zealand green…

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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 provides travel advice for New Zealanders living in an travelling to the United States through the SafeTravel website: www.safetravel.govt.nz/destinations/united-states-of-america This includes…

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Question 18122 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    When was New Zealand's SafeTravel advisory for the United States last substantively updated, and does the Minister consider that the current Level 2 ("Exercise increased caution") advisory adequately reflects the risks now facing New…

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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 travel advisory for the United States was last updated on 22 December 2025 and remains current. The Ministry keeps all of its travel advisories under close review. The Ministry's travel advice…

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Question 18123 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister personally raised the treatment of New Zealand citizens in US immigration detention with his US counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, or any other senior US official, if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No. The New Zealand Government is unable to influence the immigration decisions of other governments. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides consular support for New Zealanders detained overseas includes ensuring that New…

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Question 18003 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Government sought or received any assurances from the United States Government that New Zealand citizens with valid immigration documentation — including green cards and work permits — will not be subjected to arbitrary or…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No. As is the case in New Zealand, operational immigration processes are the purview of the competent border authority of the country concerned. If a New Zealander was detained overseas without being informed of the grounds for their…

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Question 18004 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What protocols, if any, does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade have in place for responding when a New Zealand citizen is detained by immigration authorities in the United States, including timeframes for making initial contact…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations sets out the requirements of the host country to notify New Zealand consular officials that a New Zealander has been detained or arrested, if the New Zealand citizen requests it. The convention…

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Question 18005 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does New Zealand's Embassy in Washington DC and its consular network in the United States have sufficient resources and staffing to monitor and respond in a timely manner to an increasing number of cases involving New Zealand citizens…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand's network of posts in the United States has sufficient resourcing to manage the consular workload in the United States.

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Question 18006 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    In September 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it was providing consular assistance to a New Zealand citizen in detention in the United States who had reportedly been held since August 2025 after being accused of…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No. We cannot comment on individual consular cases for privacy reasons.

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Question 18007 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Can the Minister advise on what date the New Zealand Embassy in Washington first made contact with the detention facility, in relation to the case of a New Zealand mother and her six-year-old son who were detained by US Immigration and…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The New Zealand Embassy in Washinton contacted detention authorities within 24 hours of being notified of this case. We are satisfied that consular officials responded in a timely way. Timeframes for a foreign government notifying New…

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18008, 18009 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many New Zealand citizens have been denied entry to the United States since 20 January 2025?

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    How many New Zealand citizens have experienced immigration difficulties in the United States from 20 January 2025 to the present 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 does not hold a standalone figure for the number of New Zealand citizens "denied entry" to the United States. Between 20 January 2025 and 5 May 2026, 60 New Zealand citizens have sought the…

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Question 18010 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    How many New Zealand citizens or passport holders have sought consular assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade due to immigration difficulties in the United States since 20 January 2025, broken down by (a) detention at a…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to WPQ 18008 (2026). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not hold statistics which breakdown this number by immigration case type.

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Question 18011 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many New Zealand citizens or passport holders is the Government currently aware of who are being held in immigration detention in the United States, and how does this figure compare to the number held at equivalent points in the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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As at 7 May 2026, we are aware of two New Zealand citizens in immigration detention in the United States. In May 2024, we were aware of no New Zealand citizens in immigration detention in the United States.

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18012, 18013 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or his officials raised directly with US authorities — including through the US Embassy in Wellington or the State Department in Washington — the case of a New Zealand citizen who has been held in the Adelanto ICE…

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    Is the Minister aware that a New Zealand citizen who has resided legally in the United States for approximately 30 years on a valid green card, and who was returning to her home in Wisconsin after a family visit to New Zealand, was…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No. The New Zealand Government is unable to influence the immigration decisions of other governments. However, we can confirm the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the individual concerned and their…

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Question 17893 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with the content and tone of the joint statement on 16 April 2026 calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran that was signed by the Finance Minister on New Zealand's behalf?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes, and refer to the response to WPQ 16746 (2026).

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Question 17683 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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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 with the US embassy or other US…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We have not had any correspondence with the US Government about the matter. Consular assistance for New Zealanders overseas is provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and is an operational matter for the Ministry.

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Question 17690 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, emails, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, about the detention of Everlee Wihongi in an ICE facility in the US?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The office has been kept informed of this matter through email updates received from consular officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 17752 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What assessment has been made of the implications for New Zealand's foreign policy of supplying critical minerals into supply chains that have defence or military purposes?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website: www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-resources/critical-minerals-proactive-release

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17754, 17758 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Recorded target Shane Jones, Minister for Resources

    In what meetings, if any, with the United States has a critical minerals framework been discussed by representatives of the New Zealand Government, listed by date and attendees since February 1, 2026?

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    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    In what meetings, if any, with the United States has a critical minerals framework been discussed by representatives of the New Zealand Government, listed by date and attendees since February 1, 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 attended the following meetings with United States Officials: - 2 February 2026: US-NZ Strategic Dialogue in Washington D.C., attended by MFAT Secretary, MBIE Deputy Secretary (Building,…

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Question 17759 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the quantum of investment, if any, being sought from the United States under the proposed critical minerals framework?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the Minister for Resources response to WPQ 17755 (2026).

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Question 17762 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What actions or statements (if any) is the minister taking or making in respect of 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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We raised our serious concerns with Israel as soon as we found out about the damage and we expect them to repair the war graves when it is safe to do so. The New Zealand Ambassador to Israel has raised the issue directly with the…

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Question 17763 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, aide memoire, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received regarding the proposed critical minerals framework with the United States since February 1, 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website: www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-resources/critical-minerals-proactive-release

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Question 17765 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Government have a position on whether it is appropriate that New Zealand sourced critical minerals be used in overseas defence or weapons system, if so, what is the position?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the Minister for Resources response to WPQ 17760 (2026).

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Question 17391 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Is any action being taken, or statements being made in respect of the detention of Everlee Wihongi by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the United States?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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While the New Zealand Government is unable to influence the immigration decisions of other governments, we can confirm the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the individual concerned. For privacy…

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Question 17394 (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 20 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 17397 (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 20 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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Question 17416 (2026)

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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 20 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 17449 (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 20 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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23 April 2026 KiwiRail Results of City Rail Link network-wide testing.

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Question 17450 (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 20 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 17485 (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 20 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 17554 (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 20 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 17555 (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 20 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 17590 (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 20 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 17332 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to PWQ 12274 (2026), which specific provisions or clauses of the United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the transatlantic slave trade could New Zealand not endorse?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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As noted in New Zealand's explanation of vote on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website, New Zealand was not in a position to endorse all aspects of the text presented, in particular preambular paragraphs (PP) 30 and 39;…

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Question 17343 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to PWQ 11727 (2026), what specific reports received by the Minister that provided information on potential trajectories of the conflict informed his comment that the conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran would “be…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Minister's assessments are informed by a wide range of material including but not limited to briefings provided by the Ministry. It is not possible to provide a full list of material in the timeframes required for WPQs.

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Question 17153 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Has the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade been in communication with representatives of Iran since March 2026, if so, for what purpose?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes. Open dialogue with other states is a core feature of advancing New Zealand's foreign policy. Through diplomatic channels of communication with Iran the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade conveys New Zealand's positions and concerns…

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Question 17154 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What communications, if any, has the Minister or his office made with representatives of Iran since March 2026, by subject 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 17155 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister or his office made with representatives of the United States since March 2026, by subject and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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In my Capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Washington on 7 April 2026. We discussed US/New Zealand bilateral relations, including defence and…

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Question 17156 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What communications, if any, has the Minister or his office made with representatives of the United States since March 2026, by subject and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None, other than the meetings described in WPQ 17155 (2026).

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Question 17167 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What support, if any, is the Government providing to Samoa to support Samoa through the current fuel crisis?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Government is closely monitoring the impacts of the fuel crisis on the Pacific region, including Samoa. We are advocating with Southeast Asian countries, particularly Singapore, for continuity of supply to the region and no export…

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Question 17169 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What requests of support, if any, has the Government received from Samoa to support Samoa through the current fuel crisis?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Government of Samoa has made no official requests for support. We are exchanging information to support their fuel planning in response to the crisis.

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Chlöe Swarbrick

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    What offers of support, if any, has the Government made to Samoa to support Samoa through the current fuel crisis?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Government is positioned to respond to requests from Pacific countries including Samoa. This includes emergency budget support and technical assistance that could be made available from within existing International Development…