Peters tells MFAT officials to ‘express concern’ to China about sanctioned MPs

Foreign Minister's intervention comes after four MPs were sanctioned for visiting Taiwan.

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Home / New Zealand / PoliticsThomas CoughlanPolitical Editor·NZ Herald·4 Jun, 2026 01:05 AM2 mins to read‌Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has instructed officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to contact their Chinese counterparts to “express concern” at the sanctioning of four New Zealand MPs.Act’s Laura McClure, NZ First’s David Wilson, Labour’s Duncan Webb and National’s Maureen Pugh visited Taiwan in May.

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Peters tells MFAT officials to ‘express concern’ to China about sanctioned MPs

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