New Zealand will not recognise Palestinian statehood, says Winston Peters

Sunday 28 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5:31am

In this story Winston Peters, United Nations, New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters informed the United Nations that New Zealand will not officially recognise Palestinian statehood at this time. While Israel's ambassador praised the decision, a former race relations commissioner expressed disappointment. The government may face pressure to justify the move to domestic and international supporters and opponents.

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1. StuffSun 28 Sep 2025, 2:57pm

   My heart sank at NZ’s Palestine decision, says former race relations commissioner (opens in new tab)

   • Palestine pressure ahead for Government (opens in new tab) Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5:00am
2. RNZSun 28 Sep 2025, 3:41pm

   Israel's ambassador to NZ offers Winston Peters praise after Palestinian State announcement (opens in new tab)

   • Pragmatism over protest: Govt risks backlash on Palestine (opens in new tab) Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5:31am
3. Otago Daily TimesSun 28 Sep 2025, 5:49pm

   Israel's ambassador praises Peters after UN speech (opens in new tab)