NZ government’s ‘vile abstention’
Despite a majority in favour of what would have been a historic resolution condemning terror against Israel, it was not adopted because the general …
Winston Peters
NZ “aids terror” at UN as US-led resolution condemning Hamas fails
New Zealand voted for a historic United States-led resolution against Hamas terror at the United Nations, along with 87 other countries. There were 36 …
New Zealand government bias against Israel
Over the last decade or so there has been a noticeable increase in bias of the New Zealand government against Israel. This despite New …
New Zealand “got it wrong” over 2334 – Simon Bridges
National Party leader, Simon Bridges, has acknowledged that New Zealand “got it wrong” by co-sponsoring United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 alongside Malaysia, Senegal, …
NZ groups respond to US exit from UN ‘cesspool of political bias’
This week US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, announced the US withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC). Haley stated that …
Eight questions for Ms Ardern and Mr Peters on the United Nations vote
Prime Minister Ardern and Foreign Minister Peters both stood by New Zealand’s decision to vote for a resolution that declared the recognition of Jerusalem …
PM Jacinda Ardern comments on UNSC Resolution 2334
Prime Minster, Jacinda Ardern, refused to comment on the Israel Institute of New Zealand poll conducted earlier this year. While most Kiwis supported Israel, …
Complaints laid against Auckland Muslim leaders and Islamic Republic of Iran diplomat
The Israel Institute of New Zealand has written to the Human Rights Commission and to the New Zealand Foreign Minister over statements made at …
Post-election outlook for New Zealand’s relationship with Israel
Post Election outlook for New Zealand’s relationship with Israel 2017’s election campaign was colourful and at times dramatic. Perhaps as a consequence, very little …
Prof Paul Moon and Dr David Cumin discuss UNSC Resolution 2334
Professor Paul Moon and Dr David Cumin met this week to discuss the issues raised by New Zealand’s sponsorship of UNSC Resolution 2334. Dr …