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NZ – European Union Ties More Critical Than Ever
Wed, 8 May 2024 18:40:31 +1200 | New Zealand Government
On this special occasion of Europe Day - let us celebrate New Zealand’s relationship with the European Union. And let us reaffirm our joint commitment to further deepen our partnership at a time when friends really matter.More >>
On The Hamas Ceasefire Offer, And Mark Mitchell’s Incompetence
Wed, 8 May 2024 09:27:34 +1200 | Gordon Campbell
With hindsight, it was inevitable that (a) Hamas would agree to the ceasefire deal brokered by Egypt and Qatar and that (b) Israel would then immediately launch attacks on Rafah, regardless.More >>
Royal New Zealand Navy Team Supports Fiji To Counter Illegal, Unreported And Unregulated Fishing
Tue, 7 May 2024 16:45:33 +1200 | New Zealand Defence Force
A 10-personnel Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) contingent has completed a six-week deployment supporting the Fiji Ministry of Fisheries to counter illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone, which covers 1.29 million ...More >>
Ambassador To United States Appointed
Tue, 7 May 2024 10:11:19 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced Rosemary Banks will be New Zealand’s next Ambassador to the United States of America. More >>
Nesting In Australia: Indian Spy Rings Take Root
Mon, 6 May 2024 13:21:15 +1200 | Binoy Kampmark
Given the recent exchanges between the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, all efforts to pursue the sacred cows of prosperity and security, this was something of an embarrassment.More >>
Pezzullo: The Warmonger Who Won’t Go Away
Sun, 5 May 2024 13:48:51 +1200 | Binoy Kampmark
Close attention should be paid to the disfiguring way Pezzullo uses history. More >>
Singapore: Lawrence Wong To Lead Amid Economic And Political Challenges
Sun, 5 May 2024 06:38:04 +1200 | Globetrotter
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to become Singapore’s next leader on May 15, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong. His leadership will be closely watched as he takes the helm.More >>
Gaza and the Pacific on agenda with Germany
Sat, 4 May 2024 13:08:35 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters discussed the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and enhanced cooperation in the Pacific with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock during her first official visit to New Zealand today.More >>
Legal Advice Sought Over Canadian Backflip On Dairy Trade
Fri, 3 May 2024 11:29:00 +1200 | Inside Government NZ
Trade Minister, Todd McClay, has slammed Canada’s refusal to comply in full with a CPTPP trade dispute ruling over dairy trade as “cynical” and says New Zealand has no intention of backing down.More >>
The Foreign Minister's Speech To The NZ Institute Of International Affairs – Annual Lecture: Challenges & Opportunities
Wed, 1 May 2024 18:26:30 +1200 | New Zealand Government
We are steadfast in our belief that New Zealand’s voice matters, that within the community of nations we stand as equals, and that more than ever, diplomacy matters. More >>
China Southern Airlines Confirms Return To Christchurch
Wed, 1 May 2024 09:58:48 +1200 | Christchurch Airport
China’s largest carrier will fly to Christchurch five times a week for five months from the end of October, which is a 52% increase in capacity on the past summer. More >>
Cuba And New Zealand: A Relationship Worthy Of Strengthening
Wed, 1 May 2024 06:00:00 +1200 | Ian Powell
Ian Powell discusses building on the constructive relationship between Cuba and New Zealand in the context of the Unites States economic warfare (embargo) against Cuba and the recent UN Rapporteurs findings.More >>
New Zealand Defence Force Wraps Up Raft Of Solomon Islands Support
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:36:28 +1200 | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZDF personnel were part of a Joint Task Force sent on behalf of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, with a primary role of helping deliver polling kits, ballot boxes and election officials to remote areas of Solomon Islands. ahead of the 17 April election.More >>
Trade Minister Travels To Riyadh, OECD, And Dubai
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:03:31 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Trade Minister Todd McClay heads overseas today for high-level trade talks in the Gulf region, and a key OECD meeting in Paris. Mr McClay will travel to Riyadh to meet with counterparts from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).More >>
Law And Order, Finance, And Defence A Focus For Ukrainian Parliamentary Delegation To New Zealand
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:52:48 +1200 | Office of the Speaker
A delegation from the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Ukraine’s unicameral legislative body) will arrive in New Zealand for a week-long guest of Parliament visit where they will attend engagements in Auckland, Wellington, Waikato, and the Manawatū.More >>
Diplomacy Needed More Than Ever
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 06:21:09 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ engagements in Türkiye this week underlined the importance of diplomacy to meet growing global challenges. More >>
Die In for Palestine Marks ANZAC day
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:43:29 +1200 | Peace Action Wellington
Pōneke based peace activists staged a silent protest at the ANZAC day service to highlight New Zealand’s complicity in war and genocide, and urge the government to take concrete steps to stop the genocide in Palestine.More >>
On bird flu, AUKUS entry fees and Cindy Lee
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:36:08 +1200 | Gordon Campbell
Bird flu – often deadly to humans - is not only being transmitted from infected birds to dairy cows, but is now travelling between dairy cows. And, Aukus members are all being pressured by the USA to devote at least 2% of their GDP to Defence ...More >>
Justice Minister To Attend Human Rights Council
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:53:43 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is today travelling to Europe where he’ll update the United Nations Human Rights Council on the Government’s work to restore law and order.More >>
Labour Calls For New Zealand To Recognise Palestine
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:00:17 +1200 | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Party has called for the New Zealand Government to recognise Palestine, as a material step towards progressing the two-State solution needed to achieve a lasting peace in the region.More >>
