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Question 6394 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On 1 January 2024, 1,229 staff were employed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). I note that MFAT's global network of posts employ their own locally engaged staff, which have not been included in this return. On 1 January…

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Question 6398 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On 1 January 2023, 1,222 staff were employed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). I note that MFAT's global network of posts employ their own locally engaged staff, which have not been included in this return. On 1 January…

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Question 6400 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On 1 January 2025, 1,215 staff were employed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). I note that MFAT's global network of posts employ their own locally engaged staff, which have not been included in this return. On 1 January…

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Question 6401 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On 1 January 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade had 187 vacancies, Antarctica New Zealand had zero FTE vacancies, and the Asia New Zealand Foundation had 1 vacancy.

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Question 6403 (2026)

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On 1 January 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade had 137 vacancies, Antarctica New Zealand had one FTE vacancy, and the Asia New Zealand Foundation had one FTE vacancy.

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Question 6727 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On 1 January 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade had 117 vacancies, Antarctica New Zealand had two FTE vacancies, and the Asia New Zealand Foundation had one FTE vacancy.

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Question 6731 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On 1 January 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade had 161 vacancies, Antarctica New Zealand had one FTE vacancies, and the Asia New Zealand Foundation had one FTE vacancy.

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Question 6847 (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 23 February 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 within30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 6849 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 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 6996 (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 23 February 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 6997 (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 23 February 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 am advised this is publicly available on MFAT's website here: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/about-us/ministerial-briefings

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Question 7079 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received about the recent US-Israel strikes on Iran by date, time, and title?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

I am advised that it is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer to this question within the timeframe for answers to written parliamentary questions.

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Question 7086 (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 February 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 mist be proactively released and published online within 30 business days or final decisions being taken…

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Question 5823 (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 16 February 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 5824 (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 16 February 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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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 16 February 2026. It is not in the public interest to release a further five titles…

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Question 5929 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 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 5930 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 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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4789, 5167 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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  • 4789

    Recorded target Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change

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    What specific concerns, if any, regarding New Zealand's climate commitments were raised by the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Energy Security in the meeting with the Minister in November 2025?

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    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

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    What specific concerns, if any, regarding New Zealand's climate commitments were raised by the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary in the meeting with the Minister in October 2025?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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None. Secretary Miliband and I had a constructive meeting taking in a wide range of matters. This included discussion of the challenges that both the UK and New Zealand face in regard to climate change and ensuring energy security.

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Question 5007 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 the Governments changes to immigration settings that allow Pacific Islands Forum country passport…

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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 Cabinet Paper titled Immigration Options to Support Government Priorities dated 24/04/2026.

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Question 5008 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 Pacific visa waiver access?

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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 below listed advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade during the period between 3 May 2025 and 9 February 2026 (inclusive).

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Question 5186 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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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 accessibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's websites is publicly available at digital.govt.nz…

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Question 4250 (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 9 February 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: 9/02/2026 Submission - Letter of Credentials: Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) 12/02/2026 Submission - New Zealand assistance to Ukraine in 2026

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Question 4251 (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 9 February 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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In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I received the listed briefings from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade during the week beginning 9 February 2026. It is not in the public interest to release a further nine titles…

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Question 4352 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 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 4353 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 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 refer the Member to the response to WPQ 49753 (2025).

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Question 4455 (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 2 February 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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In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I received the following briefings from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade during the week beginning 2 February 2026. 4/02/2026 Informal Note: World Expo Riyadh 2030 Invitation…

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Question 4456 (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 2 February 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: 4/02/2026 Submission - Iran Protests - Additional Measures on IRGC and Ministerial Individuals

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Question 4561 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 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 4562 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 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 refer the Member to the response to WPQ 49753 (2025).

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Question 4699 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?

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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 4703 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?

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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 2022 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spent NZ$5,454 on fixing a database security breach.

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Question 4714 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Nothing.

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Question 4716 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Nothing.

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Question 4746 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the Minister of Climate Change or the Minister of Trade at any point in 2025 inform the Minister that United Kingdom counterparts had raised the topic of New Zealand's climate commitments in ministerial level or officials level…

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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 4757 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received that refers to both the New Zealand and United Kingdom free trade agreement and New Zealand's climate commitments, 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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I am advised that it is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer to this question within the timeframe for answers to Written Questions.

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Question 4794 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Is it correct that the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary encouraged New Zealand to increase ambition on our Nationally Determined Contribution in the meeting with the Minister in October 2025?

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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 4802 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Is it correct that the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary raised concerns directly with the Minister in October 2025 about New Zealand's climate commitments?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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In my capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I met with the UK Foreign Security in October 2025, and that meeting included discussion of climate policies in both New Zealand and the UK.

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Question 3621 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    On what date was the Minister first informed about discussions, and the subsequent agreement, of a critical minerals framework between the Cook Islands and the United States?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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A briefing dated 1 December from MBIE to Minister Jones on initial US interest in a critical minerals framework was referred to Minister Peters' office on 3 December.

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Question 3629 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister or the Ministry had with the Cook Islands regarding a framework for co-operation on critical minerals between the Cook Islands and the United States, listed by date of correspondence?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand and Cook Islands officials have discussed respective critical minerals negotiations. I do not believe it is in the public interest to release the specific correspondence; this is to avoid prejudicing New Zealand's international…

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Question 3636 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Was the Ministry or the Minister informed by the Cook Islands of discussions, and the subsequent agreement, of a framework for co-operation on critical minerals between the United States and the Cook Islands?

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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 3653 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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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 3656 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that my office, and the agencies I am responsible for, follow the guidance from the Ombudsman and the Ministry of Justice when making decisions relating to charging under the Official Information Act.

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Question 3657 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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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 3659 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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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 3743 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 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 November 2025, 21 new staff were employed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the annual 'early in careers' intake. All started in their positions in late January 2026.

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Question 3310 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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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 the 2025 Calendar year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spent NZ$171,285 on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme. These funds were for part of the salary of one staff member, 0.1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)…

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Question 3311 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026 calendar year?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised the 2026 calendar year budget for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Carbon Neutral Government Programme activities is approximately NZ$152,000, which will cover part of the salary of a staff member, 0.1 FTE contractor,…

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Question 3315 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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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 have budgeted NZ$150,000 for Carbon Neutral Government Programme related activities in the 2025 calendar year. Antarctica New Zealand has budgeted NZ$24,360 for Toitu membership,…

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Question 2039 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has the New Zealand Government sent or received, with the United States Government regarding a critical minerals framework, by date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I have been advised that the United States Embassy provided New Zealand officials with a draft Critical Minerals Framework in December (December 1 to be precise), to consider signing. New Zealand officials have been in correspondence with…

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Question 2045 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    In what meetings, if any, with the United States has a critical minerals framework being discussed by representatives of the New Zealand Government, by date and attendees?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Corrected reply: In my capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I am advised that the following meetings have occurred. - MSP meetings 17-19 November 2025, MBIE senior officials and MFAT officials - Washington DC meeting between MFAT…