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Question 13558 (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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Hon Todd McClay

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

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I received the following: 9/04/2026 Submission - Anniversary of Samoa's Independence and New Zealand Attendance

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Question 13663 (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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Hon Todd McClay

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

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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

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 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

Answer

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…

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    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 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 12994 (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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Hon Todd McClay

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

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None.

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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 12545 (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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Hon Todd McClay

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

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Two titles are withheld under Speaker's Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release.

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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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Teanau Tuiono

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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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Teanau Tuiono

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

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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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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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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 11864 (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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Hon Todd McClay

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

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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

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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 11725 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    Has the Government's position on Cuba changed because of the US oil blockade and if so how and if not why not?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Government's position on Cuba has not changed following the United States' Oil blockade. New Zealand supports open trade and investment, and we have no trade or economic legislation that restrict or discourage trade or investment to or…

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Question 11726 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office seen about the recent US oil blockade and sanctions on Cuba 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 Minister of Foreign Affairs, I received the following briefing and reports from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the United States' oil blockade on Cuba: - 27/02/2026 Brief: US Engagement with Latin America -…

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Question 11727 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to PWQ 8415 did any of those daily situation reports or briefing materials confirm, if at all, the Minister's comments?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Reports I received in my capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs provided a range of information relating to potential trajectories of the conflict. The conflict in the Middle East has continued to evolve rapidly.

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10364, 11629 (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 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 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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It is not in the public interest to provide a list of meetings or events that have been declined. For meeting or events, the Minister has attended refer to the proactive diary release.…

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Question 11441 (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 16 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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Refer to the response to WPQ 49753 (2025).

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Question 11638 (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 16 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 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 11642 (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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

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

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None.

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Question 10702 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Since 28 February 2026, I have not sent any directions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Asia New Zealand Foundation, or Antarctica New Zealand regarding the National Fuel Plan.

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10703, 10707 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, no information on the National Fuel Plan has been provided to me in my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. However, we have regular meetings with MFAT officials where we discuss a…

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Question 10710 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I have not undertaken specific actions with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to prepare for implementation of the National Fuel Plan since 28 February 2026. My expectation is that the Ministry will contribute to and participate in…

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Question 10711 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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 requested any advice on this topic.

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Question 10712 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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 sent correspondence on this topic. However, we have regular meetings with MFAT officials where we discuss a range of issues.

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Question 11024 (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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

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

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None.

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Question 11025 (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 16 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. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 11131 (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 16 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 11132 (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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

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

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None.

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Question 10514 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Antarctica New Zealand, no board fee increases were approved. On 6 October 2025, fees for the Chair and other Board members of the Asia New Zealand Foundation where increased in line with…

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Question 10515 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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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 9170 (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 9 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 of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 9204 (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 9 March, 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 did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026.