New Zealand reviews Kiribati aid following diplomatic rift

Tuesday 28 January 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 28 Jan 2025, 6:16pm

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New Zealand has paused its aid programme to Kiribati following a lack of political contact. While Kiribati officials claim President Taneti Maamau missed a meeting with Winston Peters due to a pre-planned event, the Foreign Minister has rejected this explanation. The government is currently finalising a review of its aid terms.

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1. RNZTue 28 Jan 2025, 12:05pm

   NZ-Kiribati fallout: Maamau govt minister says 'impacts to be felt by the people' (opens in new tab)

   • Winston Peters rejects Kiribati's excuse as Hipkins urges constructive diplomacy (opens in new tab) Tue 28 Jan 2025, 6:00pm
2. StuffTue 28 Jan 2025, 1:33pm

   ‘Especially disappointing’: Government working on Kiribati aid review (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 28 Jan 2025, 1:45pm

   Kiribati pushes back over no-show at meetings (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 28 Jan 2025, 5:23pm

   Kiribati Government defends Winston Peters trip snub, but the Deputy PM isn’t buying it (opens in new tab)

5. 1NewsTue 28 Jan 2025, 6:16pm

   Peters holds tough line over diplomatic rift with Kiribati (opens in new tab)