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New Zealand considering recognition of Palestinian state, foreign minister says
New Zealand is considering recognition of a Palestinian state, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Monday.
New Zealand Considers Diplomatic Landmark: Recognizing Palestinian State
New Zealand is deliberating on recognizing a Palestinian state, with a decision expected in September. This follows similar moves from countries like Australia and Canada. Foreign Minister Winston Peters emphasized New Zealand's independent policy and the government's commitment to aligning its actions with its core principles and national interests.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters raises recognition of Palestine as a state in Cabinet meeting
New Zealand will make a decision on whether to recognise Palestine as a state over the next month, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed.
New Zealand Government to Consider Recognizing Palestinian State
The New Zealand government said it is considering recognition of a state of Palestine, with a formal decision to be taken in September.
Saudi Arabia welcomes moves to recognize Palestine by Australia, New Zealand
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed on Monday Australia’s announcement of its intention to recognize the State of Palestine, as well as New Zealand’s decision to consider recognizing Palestine.
New Zealand to recognize Palestinian state, cabinet to make formal decision in September
Peters said that while some of New Zealand's close partners had opted to recognize a Palestinian state, New Zealand had an independent foreign policy.
Qatar welcomes declarations by Australia, New Zealand on recognising State of Palestine
DOHA: The State of Qatar has welcomed the declaration of Australia on the intent to recognise the sisterly State of Palestine, along with the New Zealand declaration that it is mulling the recognition of the State of Palestine.
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NZ to Decide on Recognition of Palestinian State in September, Peters Says

Speaking after taking an oral item on the matter to Cabinet, Peters said the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza was at ...
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Peters cleans up after Seymour’s UN mess

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has stepped in to clean up the diplomatic mess left by David Seymour’s ill-judged letter to ...

‘Deeply regret’: Winston Peters writes to United Nations after David Seymour letter

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has expressed his “regret” at the breakdown in diplomatic protocol caused by Deputy Prime ...

Here's what was in Winston Peters' letter to UN Rapporteur on Indigenous Rights

The Foreign Minister's response to a UN official raising concerns about the government's approach is far milder than the one initially sent by ACT leader David Seymour.
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Australia to recognize ‘Palestine’ at UN in September

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly annual general debate in September, Prime Minister ...

Why Winston Peters and Mark Brown need help in resolving the dispute between Cook Islands and New Zealand – Audrey Young

Winston Peters and Mark Brown are not the people best suited to sorting out the constitutional crisis between New Zealand and ...

The House: Foreign Minister Winston Peters navigates opposition questions on Gaza

Parliament began this week with a Ministerial Statement from Foreign Minister Winston Peters. The House looks at the Q&A that followed.
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Q+A: Winston Peters interviewed by Corin Dann | Scoop News

Ethnicity matters – Winston Peters ‘I’m not against bringing the best-of-quality people here – about 10,000, which is what every smart economy does. I’m against mass immigration.’ ...

Winston Peters resists high-vis gear at City Rail Link event

The NZ First leader asked, “Why do we need that?’ when presented with an orange high-viz jacket by City Rail Link Ltd chief executive Patrick Brockie.