New Zealand bans three ‘extremist Israeli settlers’
New Zealand has placed travel bans on three “extremist Israeli settlers”, the country’s foreign minister, Winston Peters, said. – The three individuals now banned from travelling to New Zealand –…
New Zealand tells US it lacks billions ‘under the couch’ to raise defence spending
New Zealand does not have the fiscal headroom to increase defence spending to the levels the US might expect, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said. – US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth…
Luxon and Starmer Discuss Shared Priorities on Global Security and Trade
Spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the phone last night. We discussed the situation in the Middle East. With high fuel prices causing pain in Kiwis’ back pockets,…
New Zealand and Netherlands Discuss Middle East Stability and Global Prices
Good to speak with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten today for the first time in his role. We discussed the need for stability in the Middle East, which is vital…
New Zealand Moves to Cut Red Tape and Modernise State Institutions
New Zealanders deserve a public service that delivers results and better value for their taxpayer money. Too much of government is tied up in duplication right now – outdated systems…
New Zealand Reaffirms Partnership with Niue Following Leadership Renewal
Congratulations to my friend, Hon. Dalton Tagelagi, on his reappointment today as Niue’s Prime Minister today. I wish PM Tagelagi’s Government every success, and look forward to growing the unique…
Luxon Discusses Gulf Stability with Haitham bin Tariq
Stability in the Gulf is vital as we seek to reduce the pressure Kiwis are feeling at the pump – pain that is hurting people all across the world. Yesterday,…
Luxon Thanks Shehbaz Sharif for Ceasefire Efforts in U.S.–Iran Tensions
With Kiwis facing higher prices at the pump and for everyday goods, the best way to prevent inflation is by restoring stability in the Gulf and returning safe shipping to…
New Zealand Targets Export Growth as India Market Opens Wider
Today, we mark a historic milestone in the relationship between India and New Zealand: the signing of our Free Trade Agreement. It was only 13 months ago that I travelled…
Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has lifted a ban on exporting lethal weapons, including fighter jets, in a major shift to Japan’s pacifist post-World War II constitution.…