NZ Green Party co-leader suspended from parliament over Palestine speech

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has been suspended from New Zealand’s Parliament for the remainder of the week after refusing to withdraw and apologise for comments made during a heated debate on Palestine. Read more

Greens court controversy with ‘Sanction Israel’ arm patch

The NZ Green Party is facing renewed criticism from New Zealand’s Jewish community after proudly promoting an image of one of its MPs dressed head-to-toe in black, wearing a “Sanction Israel” patch prominently on his upper arm. Read more

Opinion: Why Luxon and Albanese’s Gaza comments miss the mark

Prime Ministers Christopher Luxon and Anthony Albanese emerged from their snowy Queenstown meeting this week with a joint statement urging Israel to “reconsider” its plan to take control of Gaza City. Read more

Wellington’s “Friendly City” pact with Ramallah: a symbolic gesture with troubling implications

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New Zealand holds firm on Palestinian statehood recognition: “no reward for terror”

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed his government will not follow the United Kingdom’s lead in conditionally recognising a Palestinian state, declaring the time is not right for symbolic moves that risk legitimising terrorism. Read more

NZ among 16 nations supporting Palestinian statehood — critics warn it rewards terror

New Zealand has joined a coordinated diplomatic statement with 15 other countries supporting the recognition of a Palestinian state as part of a renewed push for a two-state solution. Read more

Jewish texts saved from destruction at New Zealand’s National Library

Following concerns raised over reports that the National Library of New Zealand planned to destroy a large number of books, including religious texts, the Jewish community is welcoming a positive resolution. Read more

“Spark an Intifada”? A dangerous and hypocritical poster on Auckland campus

A new poster recently appeared on the University of Auckland campus under the banner of the Palestine Student Action Committee. Read more

Gaza fundraising restrictions: not discrimination — just common sense

Recent reports in New Zealand media have highlighted that PayPal and Givealittle have restricted donations to Gaza, sparking outrage from some activists and donors. Read more

Jewish organisations sign harmony accord amid fringe backlash

In a landmark move toward communal cooperation and resilience, the New Zealand Jewish Council and the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand today joined Muslim community representatives in signing the New Zealand Harmony Accord — a government-supported initiative aimed at fostering dialogue, mutual respect, and unity in the face of rising hate. Read more

NZ Foreign Minister condemns Hamas, reaffirms two-state support, and decries civilian suffering on all sides

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Torah among sacred texts set for destruction by NZ National Library

The New Zealand National Library is under fire after it was revealed that more than 500,000 books — including religious texts such as the Torah, the Bible, and the Quran — are marked for destruction as part of a controversial cost-saving initiative. Read more

NZ Jewish Council clarifies antisemitism strategy call amid free speech concerns

A public exchange between the New Zealand Jewish Council and the Free Speech Union has drawn attention to the difficult balance between countering rising antisemitism and preserving freedom of expression in New Zealand’s public institutions. Read more

Invercargill Council rejects anti-Israel procurement motion

New Zealand’s Invercargill City Council has voted down a motion that would have amended its procurement policy to exclude companies operating in Israeli settlements, becoming the first New Zealand council in recent months to reject such a targeted initiative. Read more

Potholes, not politics: why Dunedin City Council must reject the anti-Israel sanctions motion

This week, New Zealand’s Dunedin City Council will consider a motion so wildly beyond its remit that it borders on the absurd. Read more

NZ urges Kiwis to flee ‘arc of danger’ as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has issued a stark warning to Kiwis in Israel and Iran, urging them to evacuate the “arc of danger” as the conflict between the two nations intensifies. Read more

NZ sanctions Israeli ministers ahead of UN peace talks, drawing US rebuke

The New Zealand Government has imposed targeted sanctions on two Israeli cabinet ministers, sparking a diplomatic clash with the United States just days ahead of a major United Nations conference aimed at reviving peace efforts between Israel and the Palestinians. Read more

Solidarity must start with truth

As Eid approaches — a time meant for reflection, compassion, and renewal — it is deeply disheartening to witness a public statement from the Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand (IWCNZ) that abandons those very values in favour of selective outrage, inflammatory rhetoric, and historical amnesia. Read more

Selective outrage and moral blindness: response to FIANZ’s press release on Gaza

The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) recently issued a press release condemning Israel in the strongest terms, accusing it of “genocide” and demanding that the New Zealand Government sever diplomatic ties. Read more

Academic freedom for some

How New Zealand universities marginalise pro-Israel voices. Read more

University problems in New Zealand

Pamphlets have been distributed by Uni Workers for Palestine at Wellington’s Victoria University, publicising grotesque falsehoods about Israel, Zionism, and the Jewish people. Read more

Why is New Zealand still funding antisemitic education in the Palestinian territories?

A recent report from the education watchdog IMPACT-se has reignited urgent concerns over the content of Palestinian school curricula. Read more

Yom HaShoah and the meaning of “never again”, in a world that forgets

As Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day — approaches, Jewish communities around the world prepare to honour the memory of six million Jews murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, along with millions of others targeted for who they were. Read more

Gaza: a tragedy of terror, choices, and the path not taken

In 2005, Israel unilaterally withdrew from the Gaza Strip, dismantling every settlement and evacuating its military forces. Read more

The media’s blind acceptance of Hamas claims: the misreporting of Gaza casualties

The recent release of mortality statistics from Hamas-controlled health authorities in Gaza has brought to light significant discrepancies in casualty reporting, particularly concerning the demographics of the deceased. Read more

When will the world hold Hamas accountable?

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an unprovoked and brutal attack on Israel that will forever be etched in history for its cruelty. Read more

The UN’s Commission of Inquiry: A politicised attack on Israel

Once again, the UN’s so-called Commission of Inquiry (CoI) has proven itself to be less about justice and more about demonizing Israel. Read more

Christian leaders denounce anti-Israel sanctions bill

A proposed Members Bill aimed at sanctioning Israel has sparked outrage among Christian leaders in New Zealand, who argue that it is biased, historically inaccurate, and promotes a dangerous anti-Israel agenda. Read more

Where were you?

Where were you on October 7, 2023, when the largest massacre of Jews since the Shoah took place? Read more

Antisemitic graffiti on a NZ Jewish school

A Jewish school in Auckland should not have been subjected to hateful graffiti connected to the conflict in Gaza, according to the New Zealand Jewish Council (NZJC). Read more

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