Winston Peters did not seek ministry opinion on Palestine decision

Monday 29 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5:37pm

In this story Labour Party, Winston Peters, Chris Hipkins, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, United Nations

Foreign Minister Winston Peters did not ask the foreign ministry for an opinion regarding the government's decision not to recognise Palestine as a state. Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticised the process, stating the party would recognise Palestine quickly if elected to government.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostMon 29 Sep 2025, 5:24pm

   Winston Peters did not ask foreign ministry for opinion on Palestine decision (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 29 Sep 2025, 5:37pm

   Labour commits to ‘very quickly’ recognising Palestine state if party wins election (opens in new tab)