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Question 84 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about the situation of Kurdish People in Syria by date and title?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs has received the following information that mentions the situation of Kurdish people in Syria: - A formal Message with the subject line "Syria: Ongoing Tests for Syrian Unity as Israel Carries…

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Question 85 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What statements or actions has the Minister or any office they are responsible for, if any, made or intend to make that addresses the situation of Kurdish people in Syria by date and title?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand has continually called for all parties to the Syrian conflict to cease violence and to find a sustainable political solution. This has included Foreign Minister statements as well as statements at the United Nations Human…

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Question 98 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about the US trying to acquire Greenland?

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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 provided media points to my Office on 18 January 2026, following the Truth social media post on Greenland by United States President Donald Trump on 17 January 2026. In my capacity as Minister of…

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Question 99 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about the US military intervention into Venezuela by date and title?

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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 on actions by the United States in Venezuela in the form of two submissions, and five situation reports. The first submission, titled "United States Military Pressure on…

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Question 100 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about US President Donald Trump's 'board of peace' by date and title?

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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 two submissions on the Board of Peace: "Invitation to Join US-Led Board of Peace" on 19 January, and "Board of Peace - Confirming New Zealand's Approach" on 29 January. My office has…

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Question 102 (2026)

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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 from any other Minister about the US trying to acquire Greenland by…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade submission on Greenland, dated 21 January 2026 was sent to the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Minister for Trade and Investment for their information.

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Question 103 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025 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 refer the member to the response WPQ 49753 (2025).

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Question 109 (2026)

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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 from any other Minister about US President Donald Trump's 'board of…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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A submission on the 'Board of Peace' from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, dated 29 January 2026, be sent to the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister for their concurrence and the Minister of Defence for her information.

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Question 156 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office sent or received about the US leaving the World Health Organization (WHO) listed by agency, 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 Minister of Foreign Affairs, I have not sought or received advice dedicated to the United States decision to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is a matter for the US. My office received some draft…

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Question 157 (2026)

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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 from any other Minister about the US leaving the World Health…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Minister has not sent or received any correspondence from any other Minister about the US leaving the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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Question 741 (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 15 December 2025, 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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None.

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Question 742 (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 15 December 2025, 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 778 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, 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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In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I received the listed briefings from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade during the week beginning 15 December 2025. It is not in the public interest to release a further 10 titles…

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Question 848 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, 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 849 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, 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 885 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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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 49753 (2025).

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Question 1000 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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10 December 2025 KiwiRail Fortnightly report 26 November to 10 December 2025.

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Question 1001 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, 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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TAB NZ - Quarter One and Annual Reports - 8 DEC 25

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Question 1037 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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 8 December 2025, 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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In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I received the listed briefings from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade during the week beginning 8 December 2025. It is not in the public interest to release a further eight titles…

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Question 1107 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, 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 1108 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, 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 1144 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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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 49753 (2025).

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Question 1311 (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, since December 10 2025, 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 refer the member to the response to WPQ 50562 (2025).

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Question 1312 (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 8 December 2025 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 refer the member to the response to WPQ 49753 (2025).