Luxon to decide on Palestinian statehood recognition this week

Monday 22 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 8 reports · updated Mon 22 Sep 2025, 2:05pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters, United Nations, Benjamin Netanyahu, Keir Starmer, Israeli Government

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says a decision on whether New Zealand will recognise a Palestinian state will be made by the end of the week. This follows formal recognition of Palestinian statehood by Australia, Canada, and the UK. Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to New York to outline the government's position.

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1. The Press via StuffMon 22 Sep 2025, 5:00am

   Winston Peters departs for New York, set to reveal NZ’s position on Palestine (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZMon 22 Sep 2025, 6:01am

   UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state, Israel condemns decision (opens in new tab)

   • NZ not recognising Palestine 'difficult to justify' - Middle East expert (opens in new tab) Mon 22 Sep 2025, 8:34am
   • 'Not a race': Christopher Luxon tight lipped on recognising Palestinian state (opens in new tab) Mon 22 Sep 2025, 8:56am
3. NZ HeraldMon 22 Sep 2025, 7:01am

   Prime Minister Luxon to face media after UK, Australia, Canada recognise Palestine (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 22 Sep 2025, 7:39am

   Australia, Canada, UK recognise Palestinian state (opens in new tab)

   • Luxon remains tight-lipped on recognising Palestinian state (opens in new tab) Mon 22 Sep 2025, 2:05pm
5. StuffMon 22 Sep 2025, 10:20am

   ‘Not a race’: NZ to make decision on Palestine statehood by end of the week (opens in new tab)