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Question 16746 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was he consulted before the Finance Minister signed the joint statement on 16 April 2026 calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran; if not, does he consider that appropriate?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes.

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Question 16748 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he raised with the Finance Minister any concerns about the joint statement on 16 April 2026 calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, and its implications for New Zealand's foreign policy…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No specific concerns were raised.

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13559, 16409 (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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 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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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. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 16381 (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 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 16392 (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 6 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 16395 (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 6 April 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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My office receives a large number of invitations across all my portfolios, and to collate this information would be a significant undertaking and would impede the resources of my office. In accordance with Speaker's Ruling 210/6, it is not…

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Question 16435 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What steps, if any, has New Zealand taken to ratify the High Seas Treaty?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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A draft bill has been prepared, and work on draft regulations is in its final stages.

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Question 14172 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2025?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that in 2025, the composition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (MFAT) fleet was: electric vehicles: 3.21%, Plug-in hybrids: 8.33%, Mild Hybrids: 9.62%, Fossil fuelled: 78.85%. The entire Ministry fleet is…

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Question 14175 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms 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 in 2021, the composition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (MFAT) fleet was: Electric vehicles: 0.61%, Plug-in hybrids: 1.23%, Mild Hybrids: 3.68%, Fossil fuelled: 94.48%. The entire MFAT fleet is offshore.…

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Question 14181 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms 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 in 2023, the composition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (MFAT) fleet was: Electric vehicles: 1.23%, Plug-in hybrids:5.56%, Mild hybrids: 4.32%, Fossil fuelled: 88.98%. The entire Ministry fleet is…

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Question 14183 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2024?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that in 2024, the composition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (MFAT) fleet was: Electric vehicles: 2.58%, Plug-in hybrids: 7.10%, Mild hybrids: 10.32%, Fossil fuelled: 80%. The entire Ministry fleet is offshore.…

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Question 14186 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms 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 the in 2024, the composition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (MFAT) fleet was: Electric vehicles: 1.21%, Plug-in hybrids: 1.82%, Mild hybrids:4.24%, Fossil fuelled: 92.73%. The entire Ministry fleet is offshore.…

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Question 14187 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms 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 of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not have disaggregated fuel type data for this year. For Antarctica New Zealand, the Christchurch vehicle fleet was: Electric vehicles: 0%, Diesel vehicles: 60%, Petrol…

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Question 14506 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

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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 (MFAT) used 47,047 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2023/24 financial year, and Antarctica NZ used 2,474 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2023/24 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 14510 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

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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 (MFAT) used 46,994 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2024/25 financial year, and Antarctica NZ used 2,162 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2024/25 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 14515 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume 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 of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) used 47,047 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2023/24 financial year, and Antarctica NZ used 1,652 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2022/23 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 14518 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume 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 of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) used 35,098 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2020/21 financial year, and Antarctica NZ used 1,796 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2020/21 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 14522 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume 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 of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) used 39,012 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2021/22 financial year, and Antarctica NZ used 2,160 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2021/22 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 14530 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume 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 of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) used 51,479 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2019/20 financial year, and Antarctica NZ used 899 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2019/20 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 14844 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

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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 (MFAT) used 131,680 litres of diesel in its fleet in the 2024/25 financial year, and Antarctica NZ used 1,095 litres of petrol in its fleet in the 2024/25 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 14846 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

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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 (MFAT) used 145,355 litres of petrol in its fleet in the 2023/24 financial year, and Antarctica NZ used 1,368 litres of petrol in its fleet in the 2023/24 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 14853 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume 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 of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) used 111,499 litres of petrol in its fleet in the 2021/22 financial year, and Antarctica NZ used 1,732 litres of petrol in its fleet in the 2021/22 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 14855 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume 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 of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) used 80,966 litres of petrol in its fleet in the 2020/21 financial year, and Antarctica NZ used 1,888 litres of petrol in its fleet in the 2020/21 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 14856 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume 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 of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) used 181,087 litres of petrol in its fleet in the 2022/23 financial year, Antarctica NZ used 2,272 litres of petrol in its fleet in the 2022/23 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 14860 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume 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 of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) used 127,601 litres of petrol in its fleet in the 2019/20 financial year, Antarctica NZ used 2,872 litres of petrol in its fleet in the 2019/20 financial year. MFAT and…

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Question 15178 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that the sources of energy to power and heat Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) properties in 2024/2025 were: Electricity: 100% of properties; Natural gas: about one-third of properties; Heavy fuel oil: around 0.5%…

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Question 15179 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that the Ministry does not have retrospective data on fuel composition for its properties, but the proportions are likely to be similar as for 2024/25 (WPQ No. 15178 (2026)). For Antarctica New Zealand, in Christchurch,…

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Question 15186 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that the Ministry does not have retrospective data on fuel composition for its properties, but the proportions are likely to be similar as for 2024/25 (WPQ No.15178 (2026)) For Antarctica New Zealand, in Christchurch, sources…

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Question 15193 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that the Ministry does not have retrospective data on fuel composition for its properties, but the proportions are likely to be similar as for 2024/25 (WPQ No. 15178 (2026)). For Antarctica New Zealand, in Christchurch,…

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Question 15195 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that the Ministry does not have retrospective data on fuel composition for its properties, but the proportions are likely to be similar as for 2024/25 (WPQ No. 15178 (2026)). For Antarctica New Zealand, in Christchurch,…

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Question 15199 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that the Ministry does not have retrospective data on fuel composition for its properties, but the proportions are likely to be similar as for 2024/25 (WPQ no. 15178 (2026)). For Antarctica New Zealand, in Christchurch,…

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Question 15502 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, 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 2025?

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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 does not use diesel to power or heat buildings, other than when generators are required. In 2024/25, the Ministry used 45,104 litres of diesel in offshore generators. For Antarctica New Zealand in…

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Question 15515 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, 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 2024?

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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 does not use diesel to power or heat buildings, other than when generators are required. In 2023/24, the Ministry used 49,782 litres of diesel in offshore generators. For Antarctica New Zealand in…

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Question 15526 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, 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 does not use diesel to power or heat buildings, other than when generators are required. In 2022/23, the Ministry used 45,514 litres of diesel in offshore generators. For Antarctica New Zealand in…

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Question 15528 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, 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 does not use diesel to power or heat buildings, other than when generators are required. In 2021/22, the Ministry used 68,663 litres of diesel in offshore generators. For Antarctica New Zealand in…

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Question 15537 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, 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 does not use diesel to power or heat buildings, other than when generators are required. In 2020/21, the Ministry used 74,557 litres of diesel in offshore generators. For Antarctica New Zealand in…

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Question 15541 (2026)

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    How many litres of diesel, 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 does not use diesel to power or heat buildings, other than when generators are required. In 2019/20, the Ministry used 70,108 litres of diesel in offshore generators. For Antarctica New Zealand in…

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Question 15833 (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 2025?

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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 4691 kgs of LPG in offshore properties in the 2024/25 financial year, mainly for cooking purposes. For Antarctica New Zealand in Christchurch, the answer is none.

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Question 15850 (2026)

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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 2024?

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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 6026 kgs of LPG in offshore properties in the 2023/24 financial year, mainly for cooking purposes. For Antarctica New Zealand in Christchurch, the answer is none.

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Question 15861 (2026)

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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

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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

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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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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    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

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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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    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

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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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    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

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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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    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

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No.