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Question 2224 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following alleged incidences of workplace bullying have been referred to external bodies in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 It…

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Question 2225 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in the period 2020 to 2026, the answer is none. It is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer for the period prior to 2020 within the timeframe for answers to Written…

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Question 2226 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following occurred in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 It is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer for the period prior…

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Question 2227 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following occurred in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 $43,810 $0 $0 $11,551.11 $0 $0 $0 It is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer…

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Question 2229 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following occurred in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 None None Verbal warning Final warning None None None None It is not possible to…

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Question 2230 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following occurred in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 It is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer for the period prior…

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Question 2595 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

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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 break down allegations of workplace bullying into further categories or types of behaviour. For Antarctica New Zealand, the answer is none. For the Asia New Zealand…

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Question 2597 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following occurred in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 It is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer for the period prior…

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Question 2598 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following alleged incidences of workplace bullying have been recorded in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 3 5 6 2 0 1 It is not possible to…

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Question 2599 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following occurred in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 4 1 4 1 1 0 It is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer for the period prior…

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Question 2600 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following occurred in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 It is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer for the period prior…

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Question 2603 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following was paid in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 $0 $0 $0 $8,925.49 $0 $11,793 $0 It is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer…

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Question 2954 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in the period 2020 to 2026, the answer is none. It is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer for the period prior to 2020 within the timeframe for answers to Written…

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Question 2957 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

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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 categorises all sexual harassment as unacceptable behaviour. For Antarctica New Zealand, cases included unwanted sexual advances, unwanted physical contact and unwanted verbal…

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Question 2959 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following occurred in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 None None None First warning Final warning Non-promotion 2024 2025 2026 Verbal warning None None It is…

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Question 2962 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that, for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following allegations of sexual harassment were made in the period 2020 to 2026. 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 4 1 5 4 3 0 It is not possible to provide a…

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Question 3138 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Does he stand by his statement that “We start with the view that if a country decides its tariff policy, that is a matter between the taxpayers of that country and the Government and no one else”, and if so, why did MFAT officials and…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes, I stand by my statement. Countries determine their tariff rates on the basis of a variety of factors, including in the contexts of commitments stemming from membership of the World Trade Organization and of other trade agreements with…

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Question 3150 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What critical minerals, if any, does Aotearoa produce that could be included as part of a potential critical minerals framework with the United States?

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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 the Minister for Resources response to WPQ 3143 (2026).

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Question 1937 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister believe that Trump’s threats to annex Greenland were justified because Europe’s contributions to NATO were inadequate, if so, why?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We have stated consistently that New Zealand's view is that the status of Greenland is a matter for the people of Greenland.

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Question 1938 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Who, if anyone, does the Minister believe may have written Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the 2026 World Economic Forum?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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That is a matter for the Canadian Prime Minister.

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Question 1939 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Why did the Minister ask “who prepared this speech?” in relation to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the 2026 World Economic Forum?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Minister is interested in who wrote the speech.

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Question 1966 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    On how many occasions, if any, has the Minister engaged with his United States counterpart, or any other representative of the United States, regarding a critical minerals framework with the United States?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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As Minister of Foreign Affairs, we have not engaged with representatives of the United States regarding a critical minerals framework.

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Question 1973 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What would be the impact of breaching a potential “non-binding” framework with the United States for critical minerals?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised that non-binding frameworks do not impose legal obligations on the parties. This means there would be no legal impact of a breach of any non-binding framework. New Zealand has a large number of non-binding arrangements with a…

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Question 1974 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received of potential controls on Chinese acquisitions of mining assets in Aotearoa, 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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None.

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Question 1975 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the end use of critical minerals through the Minerals Security Partnership, 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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BRIEFING-REQ-0019339 Critical minerals: Approach to international engagement [12 September 2025] BRIEFING-REG-0021761 Minerals Security Partnership: Oral update for Cabinet and next steps [8 October 2025] BRIEFING-REQ-0023431 Managing…

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Question 1976 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the critical minerals deal signed between the United States and Australia, 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, we received the following written advice that include reference to the critical minerals deal between the United States and Australia: - Briefing: Draft United States - New Zealand…

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Question 1977 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Will a critical minerals framework with the United States, if any, include minimum prices for priority minerals?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the Minister for Resources response to WPQ 1969 (2026).

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Question 1984 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister had from countries regarding the supply of critical minerals to the United States?

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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 1985 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the United States, in communication with the New Zealand government, threatened or warned of increased tariffs on New Zealand exports if New Zealand does not enter a critical minerals framework with the United States, and if so, what…

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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 1989 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Which countries, if any, is the New Zealand government meeting with in Washington to discuss critical minerals?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand is attending a meeting on critical minerals in Washington where representatives from over 50 countries have been invited.

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Question 1992 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding a critical minerals framework with the United States, 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 received the following written advice on the subject of a critical mineral's framework. - Cabinet Paper: A non-binding Framework on critical minerals between the United States and New…

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Question 1993 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What would the purpose, if any, be of a critical minerals framework with the United States?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the Minister for Resources response to WPQ 1986 (2026).

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1994, 1998 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    Why is the Government discussing a critical minerals framework with the United States?

  • 1998

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    Why is the Government discussing a critical minerals framework with the United States?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Discussions with the United States on critical mineral cooperation are informed by New Zealand's Minerals Strategy to 2040. The Minerals Strategy recognises that international cooperation on critical minerals contributes to strengthened…

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Question 1995 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    Which Minister is representing New Zealand in Washington this week to discuss critical minerals?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand was represented by Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Bede Corry.

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Question 1709 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Todd McClay

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

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I received one briefing. The title is withheld under Speaker's Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release.

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Question 1710 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I received the listed briefings from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive). It is not in the public interest…

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Question 1816 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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 1817 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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 1395 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the US government contacted the NZ government regarding the World Trade Organisation since November 2025; if so, what was the content of the contact made?

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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 Minister for Trade and Investment's response to WPQ 1396 (2026).

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Question 1399 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or his Office received regarding the World Trade Organisation since November 2025; listed by date, title, and agency received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I received the following formal advice on the World Trade Organisation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, since November 2025: Submission: WTO Ministerial Conference 14: WTO Reform Agenda, dated 1 December 2025.

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Question 1358 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, listed by date and title, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the decision of the RBNZ Governor to sign the letter in support of Jerome Powell?

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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 1359 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, listed by date and title, if any, has the Minister received regarding the decision of the RBNZ Governor to sign the letter in support of Jerome Powell?

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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 81 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office seen about the Presidency of Indonesia of the Human Rights Council 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 have not received any advice about the election of Indonesia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva to the Presidency of the Human Rights Council for 2026.

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Question 83 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What concerns, if any, does the Minister have about the ascension of Indonesia to the Presidency of the UN Human Rights Council and the conflict in West Papua?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The role of the President of the Human Rights Council is to ensure that Council activities are led in a respectful and constructive manner, which requires neutrality. The President is elected by members of the Council, on a rotational…

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Question 84 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green 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 about the situation of Kurdish People in Syria by date and title?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

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Question 85 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

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Question 98 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green 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 about the US trying to acquire Greenland?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

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Question 99 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has provided advice on actions by the United States in Venezuela in the form of two submissions, and five situation reports. The first submission, titled "United States Military Pressure on…

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Question 100 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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

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Question 102 (2026)

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

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

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