Greg Bouwer, Author at J-Wire

New Zealand joins 21 nations condemning Iranian-linked attacks on Jewish communities

Greg Bouwer — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:31:58 +0000

New Zealand has joined twenty-one other countries in condemning what Western governments describe as an Iranian-backed campaign targeting Jewish communities, dissidents, journalists and American interests across Europe, North America and Australia. Released by the United States State Department, the joint statement accuses Iranian security agencies and their proxies of involvement in attacks, intimidation campaigns and […]

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New Zealand imposes travel bans on three Israeli settlers

Greg Bouwer — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:55:27 +0000

New Zealand has imposed travel bans on three Israeli settlers accused of involvement in violence and settlement expansion in Judea and Samaria (the “West Bank”), marking the latest step in Wellington’s increasingly critical approach toward Israeli settlement activity. In a statement released on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced that New Zealand would join partners […]

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Israel rejects abuse claims following Gaza flotilla detentions

Greg Bouwer — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:39:09 +0000

The Israeli Embassy in New Zealand has rejected allegations that participants in a recent Gaza-bound flotilla were mistreated while in Israeli custody, as diplomatic and political fallout from the incident continues to unfold internationally. The dispute follows the interception of vessels associated with the Global Sumud Flotilla Coalition, which sought to challenge Israel’s maritime restrictions […]

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NZ joins Western statement warning Israel over settlements

Greg Bouwer — Mon, 25 May 2026 02:28:22 +0000

New Zealand has joined a coordinated statement with 10 Western governments and the European Union calling on Israel to halt settlement expansion in Judea and Samara (the “West Bank”) and warning of possible “legal and reputational consequences” for companies involved in construction projects linked to the controversial E1 corridor east of Jerusalem. The statement was issued […]

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Voyager stripped of NZ Media Awards sponsorship after CEO reposts antisemitic content

Greg Bouwer — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:21:18 +0000

Voyager Internet has lost its naming rights sponsorship of New Zealand’s national media awards after its chief executive, Seeby Woodhouse, reposted material containing antisemitic conspiracy claims linked to Mein Kampf. The sponsorship was terminated by the Newspaper Publishers’ Association (NPA), which runs the annual awards. The repost, which has since been deleted, included a translated […]

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Court rules NZ Super Fund policy unlawful — but stops short of ordering divestment

Greg Bouwer — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:09:47 +0000

A New Zealand High Court ruling on the country’s sovereign wealth fund has found its ethical investment framework unlawful, but stopped short of requiring divestment from companies linked to Israeli settlement activity. The case challenged decisions by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund to retain investments in four companies — Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and Motorola Solutions […]

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Auckland Council passes Israel-linked procurement motion on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Greg Bouwer — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:22:34 +0000

Auckland Council has passed a motion requesting staff advice on whether its procurement policies align with international frameworks relating to Israeli settlements, following a vote held on Yom HaShoah. The motion, introduced by Councillor Julie Fairey, was approved by the council’s Policy, Planning and Development Committee with 14 votes in favour. Several councillors opposed the […]

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Questions raised over NZ government funding for Gaza advocacy campaign

Greg Bouwer — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:33:04 +0000

Concerns have been raised following disclosures that public funds may have been used to support a Gaza-related advocacy campaign, prompting questions about the scope and oversight of government funding programmes. Material obtained under the Official Information Act indicates that $30,000 from the Ethnic Communities Development Fund was allocated to the Christchurch-based Asturlab Cultural Centre for […]

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Death threats after Israeli flag protest at Lower Hutt restaurant

Greg Bouwer — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:47:56 +0000

The owner of a restaurant in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, has reported receiving death threats after placing Israeli and United States flags on the floor of his premises, triggering confrontation, online backlash, and a police response. Alex Aragon, owner of the Persian restaurant Banoo, said the display was intended as a political statement. The flags were […]

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NZ Security Chief warns: Bondi-style antisemitic attack “could happen here”

Greg Bouwer — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:07:40 +0000

New Zealand’s top intelligence official has warned that the kind of antisemitic terror attack seen in Bondi late last year is the type of violence that “could happen here”. Appearing before Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee, the Director-General of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, Andrew Hampton, told MPs that the December attack targeting a […]

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