Auckland Mayor clashes with pro-Palestinian group after refusing speaking request

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown faced heated scenes at Tuesday’s governing body meeting after refusing a request from the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) to address councillors, prompting protests and a brief disruption to proceedings. Read more

Released documents show NZ government advised full recognition of Palestine — advice declined

Newly released government papers show that New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) urged the Government to fully recognise a Palestinian state earlier this year. Read more

NZ academics push pension fund to divest from Israel

More than 700 New Zealand academics have signed a letter urging UniSaver, the national university pension fund, to divest from companies connected to Israel’s defence sector — a move supporters say is an “ethical duty” and critics call “a political crusade.” Read more

Historic first: Holocaust included in draft NZ Year 10 curriculum

For the first time in New Zealand history, the Holocaust is explicitly included in the draft Year 10 Social Sciences curriculum, marking a major step forward in Holocaust education across New Zealand. Read more

Geraldine Museum’s WWII display rekindles debate over portrayal of Nazis

A Canterbury military museum is under scrutiny after unveiling a World War II display featuring Nazi symbols and Waffen-SS uniforms, sparking renewed debate about how New Zealand institutions should present the history of Nazism. Read more

NZ deploys liaison officer to israel amid post-Gaza coordination efforts

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has deployed a liaison officer to Israel, marking a significant step in New Zealand’s engagement with international coordination efforts following the Gaza conflict. Read more

Protester arrested after alleged assault outside MP’s office in Oamaru

In New Zealand, a woman has been arrested following an alleged assault during a pro-Palestine protest outside the Oamaru electorate office of Waitaki MP Miles Anderson on Thursday morning. Read more

NZ Teachers’ Union under fire for prioritising ‘Palestine’ in government talks

New Zealand’s largest secondary teachers’ union has come under fire after revelations that “Palestine” topped the agenda for a meeting it sought with the Government — ahead of discussions on education policy, curriculum, or pay negotiations. Read more

NZ Government maintains caution on Palestinian recognition ahead of UN leaders’ week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed that New Zealand’s government has not made a final decision on recognising a “Palestinian state,” maintaining that the issue will be addressed during the United Nations Leaders’ Week in New York next week. Read more

Auckland lawyer convicted over anti-Israel vandalism campaign

An Auckland barrister has been convicted for orchestrating a months-long campaign of vandalism against the offices of senior New Zealand politicians in protest against Israel’s war with Hamas. Read more

NZ conductor withdraws from Israel concerts citing travel advisories — PSNA claims a BDS ‘victory’

New Zealand conductor Gemma New has withdrawn from her scheduled appearance with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) in January 2026, citing official travel advisories. Read more

Pro-Palestinian groups plan to shut Auckland Harbour Bridge in September

Auckland is bracing for a large-scale pro-Palestinian protest on September 13, when organisers intend to march tens of thousands of people across the iconic Harbour Bridge, echoing demonstrations held recently in Sydney and Brisbane. Read more

Protesters disrupt Kiwi cyclists’ Israeli team at La Vuelta

New Zealand cyclist George Bennett and his Israel–Premier Tech teammates were forced to a halt during the fifth stage of the prestigious Vuelta a España after protesters blocked the road waving Palestinian flags. Read more

NZ Holocaust Centre condemns Tamihere’s “worse than Nazi Germany” remark

The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand has condemned Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere for comparing the New Zealand Government to Nazi Germany, calling his words “harmful at worst” and a dangerous trivialisation of history. Read more

Vandalism at Auckland tech firm shows escalation of imported Gaza activism

An Auckland technology company has become the latest target of anti-Israel activism in New Zealand, after a break-in and vandalism at its Mt Wellington offices was claimed as a protest against Israel’s war in Gaza. Read more

Luxon’s one-sided condemnation of Israel’s E1 plan

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has entered the Middle East debate by condemning Israel’s proposed E1 development between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim, calling it “illegal” and claiming it would “make a two-state solution impossible.” Read more

Honouring Phil Lamason: a New Zealand memorial with a Jewish resonance

The small New Zealand town of Dannevirke is preparing to honour one of its most remarkable sons, Squadron Leader Phil Lamason, whose forgotten wartime heroism saved the lives of 167 Allied airmen in 1944. Read more

NZ Jewish Council urges caution on premature recognition of Palestinian state

The New Zealand Jewish Council has reiterated its long-held position that the only viable resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict is a negotiated two-state solution — one that results in a secure and recognised Israel alongside a peaceful and democratic Palestinian state, reached through direct talks and backed by mutual recognition and security guarantees. Read more

NZ PM tells Netanyahu he has ‘lost the plot’ amid Gaza criticism

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has sharply criticised his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the Israeli leader has “lost the plot” in response to the latest phase of Israel’s military operation in Gaza. Read more

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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