Thanks Secretary Antony Blinken for hosting the Pacific leaders event with Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to continue a fruitful series of engagements regarding the US-Pacific region partnership. Climate, economy, peace and stability major issues. #bluepacific

The loss of lives from the devastating hospital blast in Gaza is horrific and inexcusable. 🇳🇿New Zealand condemns the targeting of innocent civilians, and remain steadfast that the protection of civilians must remain a critical priority, as must adherence to Int humanitarian law.

MFAT is monitoring Tropical Cyclone Lola which is impacting Vanuatu’s northern islands. We advise New Zealanders in Vanuatu to follow the advice of the local authorities (including any evacuation orders) and register on SafeTravel. mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-a…

For those in Vanuatu please follow the advice of local authorities.

Aotearoa New Zealand’s statement at the UNSC on the escalating conflict impacting on Israel and Palestine. Further loss of civilian lives is a humanitarian tragedy. mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-r…

Aotearoa New Zealand’s thoughts are with our Vanuatu whānau after Tropical Cyclone Lola. At the request of the Government of Vanuatu, a RNZAF P-8A Poseidon will conduct a surveillance flight to help assess the damage. #manaakitanga #arohanui

He maimai aroha. I am deeply saddened by reports of three fatalities in Vanuatu during Tropical Cyclone Lola. Aotearoa New Zealand’s thoughts are with their whānau and friends. We continue to work closely with our Pacific partners to support those affected. E kore e mutu te aroha

Pleased to announce NZ’s initial humanitarian response following Cyclone Lola – RNZAF aerial surveillance and relief supply flight, five NZ disaster response experts deployed, $100k to respond to additional requests from the Vanuatu Government & $350k to ADRA for relief supplies.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the significant earthquake that struck western Nepal. Our thoughts are with the people and communities that have been impacted. In particular we pass on our condolences to families who have lost loved ones. #arohanui

"If there is a hell on earth today, its name is northern Gaza." - UN Humanitarian

The NZ Labour Party’s call for a ceasefire amplifies the absolute need for a committed humanitarian pause to allow aid to consistently support a civilian population in Gaza who have experienced the most horrific collective punishment possible. Accelerated deescalation vital. ☮️

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This is why the right of Veto at the UNSC needs to be reformed - we have a responsibility to each other to safeguard basic human rights….and then this…

#TUKNews I Last Wednesday a karakia was held in Waitomo to kick start the Maniapoto Energy Sovereignty Mini Hydro Plant Project. Once fully operational the plant will benefit a significant number of #Maniapoto whānau experiencing power poverty 📷 Nanaia Mahuta

Thoughts and prayers to the people and communities impacted by the earthquake in Japan and subsequent Tsunami. Arohanui ki a koutou katoa. aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/1/…

Why is it that men of a certain hubris think that this kind of behaviour is acceptable - It isn’t! Surely a breach of Local Government code of conduct rules - be interesting to see how the matter will be addressed #nowheretorun #nowheretohide rnz.co.nz/news/national/…