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Question 15861 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that the Ministry did not collect LPG-specific information at this time.

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Question 15863 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that the Ministry used 9230 kgs of LPG in offshore properties in the 2022/23 financial year, mainly for cooking purposes. For Antarctica New Zealand in Christchurch, the answer is none.

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Question 15873 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that the Ministry did not collect LPG-specific information at this time. For Antarctica New Zealand in Christchurch, the answer is none.

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Question 15877 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that the Ministry did not collect LPG-specific information at this time. For Antarctica New Zealand in Christchurch, the answer is none.

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Question 13892 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister discussed or raised the April 2026 Israeli attacks in Lebanon with the Israeli Ambassador, if so, on what date or dates?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I have not met or communicated with the Israeli Ambassador since the beginning of the conflict (28 February 2026).

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Question 13893 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister discussed or raised the 2026 US-Israeli war on Iran with the Israeli Ambassador, if so, on what date or dates?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I have not met or communicated with the Israeli Ambassador since the beginning of the conflict (28 February 2026).

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Question 13894 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, did the Minister last meet with the Ambassador for Israel?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I met with Israel's Ambassador to New Zealand on 6 February 2026, as part of my engagement with the diplomatic corps at Waitangi.

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Question 13940 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What diplomatic engagement, if any, did New Zealand undertake between June 2025 and February 2026 to prepare for the possibility of a Strait of Hormuz closure affecting New Zealand's fuel supply?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Diplomatic engagement took place bilaterally and multilaterally to engagement to strengthen the resilience of New Zealand's fuel supply chains. New Zealand's offshore post network was tasked to engage with partners on the conflict between…

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Question 13942 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What further analysis, if any, did MFAT produce on New Zealand's energy supply vulnerability following the June 2025 Israel-Iran strikes beyond the July 2025 market report, and if any, what were the titles and dates of those documents?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Analysis and reporting on energy supply vulnerability is led by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and employment (MBIE). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has and continues to provide analysis to MBIE under this area of…

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Question 13943 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What action, if any, did the Minister or MFAT take following the July 2025 market report warning of Strait of Hormuz closure risks to ensure other relevant agencies incorporated this risk into their planning?

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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 policy includes a core focus on building resilience through implementing, enforcing, and expanding our existing network of Free Trade Agreements. Ultimately, a flexible, diversified, and…

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Question 13945 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Was the July 2025 MFAT market report "NZ economy not immune to conflict in the Middle East" formally provided to the Minister for Energy, Minister of Finance, and the Prime Minister, and if so, on what dates?

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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 13478 (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 23 March 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 13479 (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 23 March 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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27 March 2026, KiwiRail, Fuel impacts on KiwiRail.

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Question 13523 (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 6 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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8 April 2026 The Treasury, KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings: Performance for the six months to 31 December 2025 10 April 2026 Ferry Holdings Limited, Ship procurement update There was an additional report, the title of which is being withheld…

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Question 13524 (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 6 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 13628 (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 6 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 (2026).

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Question 13629 (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 6 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 13664 (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 6 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 13704 (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 30 March 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 13710 (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 30 March 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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I am advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles or advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 13722 (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 30 March 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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13794, 13795 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

  • 13795

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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This question cannot be reasonably responded to within the timeframes of a Written Parliamentary Question. I invite the member to submit this questions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade as an Official Information Act request.

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Question 13816 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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Refer to the attached table for more details.

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Question 13835 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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I refer the Member to the attached table outlines the fee increases for crown companies and entities that have been approved since 27 November 2023 These adjustments align with the Crown Company Fees Methodology (administered by The…

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Question 12944 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, if any, has he received on the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction since November 2025; 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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In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I have received the following advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction since November…

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Question 12946 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, will New Zealand ratify the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, that New Zealand will ratify the Agreement following the enactment of the Bill required to implement it in New Zealand law.

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Question 12949 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What positions, if any, did officials take on behalf of New Zealand at the third Preparatory Commission session for the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand expressed positions at the third session of the Preparatory Commission on the outputs under consideration. Those positions promoted good governance principles, including prioritising cost-effective arrangements and the broadest…

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Question 12951 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What negotiating mandate, if any, did officials have at the third Preparatory Commission session for the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand officials were mandated to participate in the Preparatory Commission with an approach focussed on promoting good governance principles, including prioritising cost-effective arrangements and the broadest possible participation…

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Question 12995 (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 23 March 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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I am advised that 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. Please refer to that list which can be found here:…

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Question 12510 (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 30 March 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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31 March 2026: Ferry Holdings Limited, Statement of Performance Expectations 5 March 2025-30 June 2026 (Updated) with cover letter 1 April 2026 The Treasury, Appropriation Minister for Ferry Holdings and Change to a Multi-Year…

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Question 12512 (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 30 March 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 - Greyhound Industry Third Reading and Legislative Statement - 30 March 2026 DIA - Transition Agency Letters of Appointment - 31 March 2026.

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Question 12546 (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 30 March 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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I am advised that 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. Please refer to that list which can be found here:…

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Question 12662 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about New Zealand ratifying the High Seas Treaty by date and title?

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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 received the following formal advice about New Zealand ratifying the High Seas Treaty: - 2 February 2024 - Submission - Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine…

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Question 12759 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aides-memoire, memos or other reports of that nature, if any, has the Minister received regarding Israel and Palestine since January 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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Since January 2026, In my capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I received the following formal advice regarding Israel and Palestine: - 23 January 2026 - Submission - Invitation to join US-led Board of Peace. - 29 January 2026 -…

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Question 12761 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Was New Zealand invited to join the joint statement on Israel's death penalty law before it was released on 30 March 2026, if so, when?

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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 12762 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    At what time on what day did the Minister decide to join the joint statement with other nations, expressing deep concern about Israel's death penalty bill?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Minister's Office communicated the decision to join the statement to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 7:30PM on 1 April.

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Question 12763 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    At what time on what day did the Minister begin to consider the issue of Israel's death penalty bill?

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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 Minister's office about the possibility of joining the statement at 5:04PM on 31 March.

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Question 12764 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aides-memoire, memos or other reports of that nature, if any, did the Minister receive on Israel's death penalty bill, by title and time and date received?

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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 have not received any formal advice relating to Israel's death penalty bill.

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Question 12229 (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 23 March 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 12251 (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 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

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Question 12259 (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 23 March 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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12269, 12276 (2026)

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received or sent that informed the decision to abstain on the recent vote at the U.N General Assembly on the…

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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 sent or received about the U.N. General Assembly Resolution on the trafficking of…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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My office received an email from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 25 March 2026, the day of the vote in New York, advising of the proposed approach. My office sent a reply. The following day, the Ministry advised my office by…

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Question 12274 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Why did New Zealand abstain on the vote on the recent U.N. General Assembly resolution to condemn the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the transatlantic slave trade?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The trafficking of enslaved Africans and the transatlantic slave trade was appalling. New Zealand's explanation of vote recognised the profound and lasting impacts of the transatlantic slave trade, and expressed New Zealand's support for…

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Question 11828 (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 23 March 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 11829 (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 23 March 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 11865 (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 23 March 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 11988 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised the most recent restructure within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade was the operating model review of the Pacific and Development Group. As part of this restructure, 54 new positions were established, 65 positions…

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Question 11989 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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For the Asia New Zealand Foundation and the Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control all successful board appointees where part of the provided shortlist. For Antarctica New Zealand, there were three Board appointments…

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Question 12037 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The Minister for Rail is a shareholding Minister and is not responsible for the operations of KiwiRail, the New Zealand Railways Corporation and Ferry Holdings. Information can be requested directly from these entities if required.

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Question 12040 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Every director we have appointed was shortlisted prior to their appointment, as they must be on a list of candidates when being vetted through the Treasury’s due diligence process.