New Zealand decides against recognising Palestinian statehood
Friday 26 September 2025 · 7 outlets · 19 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters, United Nations, Benjamin Netanyahu
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced at the United Nations General Assembly that the Government will not yet recognise Palestine as a state. The decision follows Cabinet deliberations and maintains a position that recognition will occur when a legitimate and viable state is established.
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The Press via The Post
Palestine recognition decision due as Peters takes UN stage (opens in new tab)
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Stuff
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RNZ
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- Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters speaks at UN (opens in new tab)
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- Palestinian statehood: 'We came to the conclusion that this wasn't the right time' - Peters (opens in new tab)
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks after Palestinian statehood decision (opens in new tab)
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NZ Herald
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1News
Live stream: Winston Peters addresses UN General Assembly (opens in new tab)
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Otago Daily Times
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Newsroom
Govt will not yet recognise Palestine, Peters tells UN (opens in new tab)
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