Category: Peeni Henare

New Zealand and Solomon Islands Draft Maritime Security Pact

June 17, 2022
Asia & PacificAustraliaChinaInternationalInternational RelationsNew ZealandPacific securityPeeni HenareSolomon IslandsWorld
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New Zealand has begun drafting its own maritime security plans with the Solomon Islands, the defence minister revealed. It comes after Beijing’s own security pact with the nation sparked tensions of a Pacific grab, with fears that a Chinese military base could be established on New Zealand and Australia’s doorstep. During the 2022 Shangri-La Dialogue…

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New Zealand to Deploy Military Aircraft, 50 Personnel to Aid Ukraine War Effort

April 11, 2022
Asia & PacificEuropeJacinda ArdernNanaia MahutaNew ZealandPeeni HenareRussia-Ukraine WarUkraine AidWorld
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New Zealand (NZ) will deploy a C130 Hercules military aircraft with 50 personnel to Europe on Wednesday to support Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern also announced NZ$13 million (US$8.9 million) in further support, including $7.5 million to procure of weapons and ammunition via the United Kingdom and the deployment of eight logistics…

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