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Peters Defends NZ Foreign-Policy Reset, Warns of Veto Abuse

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC · How we work

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters defended New Zealand’s foreign-policy reset as the toughest global conditions since 1945.
He warned UN Security Council veto abuse and wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Iran cripple response.
He cited humanitarian disasters in Sudan and Myanmar as proof the system is fractured.
He made 44 trips to 17 Island Forum members, logging 248 days and 652 engagements.
He secured a US-Cook Islands port pact during the visits.

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters defended New Zealand’s foreign-policy reset as the toughest global conditions since 1945.
He warned UN Security Council veto abuse and wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Iran cripple response.
He cited humanitarian disasters in Sudan and Myanmar as proof the system is fractured.
He made 44 trips to 17 Island Forum members, logging 248 days and 652 engagements.
He secured a US-Cook Islands port pact during the visits.