New Zealand declines to recognise Palestinian statehood

Sunday 28 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 28 Sep 2025, 10:45am

In this story Winston Peters, United Nations

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced that New Zealand will not yet recognise Palestine as a state. This decision aligns the country with the United States and Israel. A Christchurch Palestinian has expressed disbelief and anger regarding the government's position.

How they headlined it

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1. The PressSun 28 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   New Zealand sides with Israel, US on Palestine question (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 28 Sep 2025, 8:01am

   New Zealand Palestinian angry, upset at government's decision on statehood (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 28 Sep 2025, 10:45am

   Christchurch Palestinian slams UN speech (opens in new tab)