Jim Salinger: Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year

Climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger has been named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. Read more

New Zealand says no to Hamas and extremist Israeli settlers

In one day, New Zealand has banned entry to Israeli settlers who have committed violent attacks and have proscribed Hamas as a terrorist entity in its entirety. Read more

New Zealand makes fresh aid pledge to Palestinians

New Zealand has announced a fresh package of humanitarian support for Palestinians but is side-stepping the controversy-stricken United Nations Relief and Works Agency to deliver it. Read more

New Zealand backs probe into United Nations agency

New Zealand is yet to follow allies by withholding funding for the United Nations agency accused of involvement in the Hamas-led massacre in Israel. Read more

New Zealand must stop funding hate

Like-minded democracies have said they will freeze funding to the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) after evidence that UNRWA employees participated in the October 07 Hamas-led massacre of Israelis. Read more

Israel Institute of New Zealand: 2023 and 2024

As I reflect on the events that marked the end of 2023, it’s clear that IINZ needs to continue its work. The October 07 attacks are a significant turning point in the Middle East and the Western world. Read more

Rampant antisemitism in New Zealand’s schools

In an ongoing survey of Jewish parents being undertaken by the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand since 22 November 2023, there is concerning evidence of high levels of antisemitism in New Zealand’s schools. Read more

New Zealand Jewish Community denounces escalating antisemitism as political leaders remain silent

As the New Zealand Jewish community experiences unprecedented levels of antisemitic abuse, the New Zealand Jewish Council calls on political leaders, religious leaders and all of civil society to condemn antisemitism unequivocally. Read more

New Zealand Jewish community concerned

The New Zealand Jewish Council is gravely concerned about increasing inflammatory language and misinformation from political and civil society leaders, commentators and media in relation to the current Israel/Hamas conflict. Read more

United Nations: Australia and New Zealand agree

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New Zealand condemns Hamas attacks

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has expressed grave concern at the escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza. Read more

From New Zealand’s Jewish past – Sir Julius Vogel KCMG – New Zealand’s Eighth Premier

Julius was born in London on 24 February 1835, the son of Albert and Phoebe.

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From New Zealand’s Jewish Past: Joseph Edward Nathan – developed New Zealand’s export dairy industry and the formation of one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies

Joseph was born on 2 March 1835 in Houndsditch, part of the East End of London. Read more

From New Zealand’s Jewish past: Abraham Hort – one of the founders of the New Zealand Jewish Community

Abraham was born in 1790 and was known as Abraham Hort Senior a prominent member of the London Jewish Community. Read more

From New Zealand’s Jewish past: Merchant, auctioneer, shipping agent and community leader

David Nathan, one of two Jews listed in the 1841 New Zealand Census, was born in London in 1816 and was the third son of Nathan Lion Nathan and his wife Sarah.  Read more

From New Zealand’s Jewish Past: Joel Samuel Polack – one of New Zealand’s first Jewish settlers

Our stories over the last three years have concentrated on amazing men and women who have contributed to the growth of Australia and its community.  This week takes us across the sea to New Zealand to learn about their early pioneers. Read more

New Zealand pro-Palestine group claims Jane Campion asked Jerusalem festival not to show her movie

The New Zealand Palestine Solidarity Network has claimed in a media release that acclaimed film director Jane Campion requested that her 1989 movie “Sweetie” not to be screened at the Jerusalem Film Festival. Read more

New Zealand Moriori land return stalled 

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Investigative journalist awarded the ONZOM in the New Zealand King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours

Nicky Hager has been appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to investigative journalism. Read more

Israel stands by to assist New Zealand

As New Zealand starts to recover from the deadly flooding experienced recently following Cyclone Gabrielle, Israel’s ambassador has offered the country whatever assistance Israel can provide. Read more

Warsaw Ghetto Uprising shows young people can lead the fight against racism in Aotearoa New Zealand

Eighty years after Jewish youths fought for their lives on the streets of the Warsaw Ghetto, the family of an Auckland Holocaust survivor is calling on New Zealanders to reject hatred and treat everyone with dignity, no matter their background. Read more

New Zealand agritech delegation to Israel

The Embassy of Israel in Wellingtons is partnering with the Trans – Tasman Business Circle in the upcoming Agritech Delegation to Israel from 6 – 12 November. Read more

First ever election needed for Holocaust Centre of New Zealand board

For the first time in its history, the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand has had to hold an election following the nomination of more candidates than places on the Centre’s board. Read more

Governor-General patron of The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand

New Zealand’s Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro has accepted the role of Patron of The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand. Read more

From Australia’s Jewish Past: Abraham Benjamin – a family business in its one hundred and forty-second year – David Benjamin – a family business in Dunedin, New Zealand

Abraham and his wife Theresa Falk came to Melbourne in 1865 by boat from Bristol, UK. Read more

New Zealand joins the International Holocaust Remembranc Alliance

New Zealand’s joining of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) will help fight racism for all New Zealanders, the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand and the New Zealand Jewish Council say. Read more

17% of New Zealanders know nothing about the Holocaust -survey

Known as the oldest form of racism, a new study about the views of New Zealanders towards Jewish people shows concerning levels of antisemitism in Aotearoa New Zealand today. Read more

New Zealand Foreign Ministry briefing misinforms

New Zealand claims to have a balanced and even-handed approach to the Israel Palestinian conflict. However, New Zealand’s voting record at the UN does not support this view and we are increasingly out of step with traditional allies. Read more

Israel donates aid for Tonga from New Zealand

Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand Ran Yaakoby has presented to the Co-Chair of the Aotearoa Tonga Relief Committee Jenny Salesa MP two containers of  of food and aid to be delivered to Tonga

on behalf of Israel’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Read more

New Zealand votes to fund unprecedented attack on Israel

The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution establishing an ongoing Commission of Inquiry which has unprecedented scope to demonise Israel. Read more

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