Hey remember how he was either utterly complicit or utterly ignorant to Air NZ signing a service agreement with Saudi Arabia without running it by MFAT? Zero consequences, zero responsibility. I want someone to ask if he was complicit or incompetent, because there’s no other option.
November 3, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Hey remember how he was either utterly complicit or utterly ignorant to Air NZ signing a service agreement with Saudi Arabia without running it by MFAT? Zero consequences, zero responsibility. I want someone to ask if he was complicit or incompetent, because there’s no other option.
Officials helping New Zealander injured in helicopter crash in Nepal, Mfat says
Officials helping New Zealander injured in helicopter crash in Nepal, Mfat says
New Zealand consular officials in Kathmandu and New Delhi are providing assistance to a New Zealander injured in a helicopter crash in Nepal.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Officials helping New Zealander injured in helicopter crash in Nepal, Mfat says
Officials helping New Zealander injured in Nepal helicopter crash, MFAT says
Officials helping New Zealander injured in Nepal helicopter crash, MFAT says
New Zealand consular officials in Kathmandu and New Delhi are providing assistance to a New Zealander injured in a helicopter crash in Nepal.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Officials helping New Zealander injured in Nepal helicopter crash, MFAT says
📢 New Zealand consular officials in Kathmandu and New Delhi are providing assistance to a New Zealander injured in a helicopter crash in Nepal.
Officials helping New Zealander injured in Nepal helicopter crash, MFAT says
www.rnz.co.nz
November 3, 2026 at 7:33 PM
📢 New Zealand consular officials in Kathmandu and New Delhi are providing assistance to a New Zealander injured in a helicopter crash in Nepal.
I’ve worked closely with MFAT staff and ambassadors and while it’s true that the role goes a fair way to making the incumbent, there are real limits around how much fuckwittery can be quarantined, so….
October 31, 2026 at 8:57 AM
I’ve worked closely with MFAT staff and ambassadors and while it’s true that the role goes a fair way to making the incumbent, there are real limits around how much fuckwittery can be quarantined, so….
"Careful and deliberate communications with the Korean Government would be required in advance of any public announcement," the Ministry said in an 8 December memo.
Asked for evidence of that communication under the Official Information Act, MFAT provided two text messages."
Public Inquiry!
#nzpol
Asked for evidence of that communication under the Official Information Act, MFAT provided two text messages."
Public Inquiry!
#nzpol
October 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
"Careful and deliberate communications with the Korean Government would be required in advance of any public announcement," the Ministry said in an 8 December memo.
Asked for evidence of that communication under the Official Information Act, MFAT provided two text messages."
Public Inquiry!
#nzpol
Asked for evidence of that communication under the Official Information Act, MFAT provided two text messages."
Public Inquiry!
#nzpol
In 2022 MFAT told the Ombudsman they were engaging with the US to get it declassified. Of course, it hasn't happened.
October 25, 2026 at 3:54 AM
In 2022 MFAT told the Ombudsman they were engaging with the US to get it declassified. Of course, it hasn't happened.
Winston Peters wants "woke DEI" out of the public service.
Meanwhile the ministry he oversees is one of only 3 in the world with 50/50 ambassadors, and its senior staff are exactly 128 women and 128 men.
(OIA data from MFAT)
Meanwhile the ministry he oversees is one of only 3 in the world with 50/50 ambassadors, and its senior staff are exactly 128 women and 128 men.
(OIA data from MFAT)
October 23, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Winston Peters wants "woke DEI" out of the public service.
Meanwhile the ministry he oversees is one of only 3 in the world with 50/50 ambassadors, and its senior staff are exactly 128 women and 128 men.
(OIA data from MFAT)
Meanwhile the ministry he oversees is one of only 3 in the world with 50/50 ambassadors, and its senior staff are exactly 128 women and 128 men.
(OIA data from MFAT)
Yesterday, RNZ platformed a new warmonger who wants more military spending & NZ to be used for testing AI military tech. Today, reps from NZ’s intel agencies, MFAT, DPMC & Reserve Bank met with him & other pro-military shills to discuss NZ’s military capability, AI & digital infrastructure 💀
#nzpol
#nzpol
October 16, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Yesterday, RNZ platformed a new warmonger who wants more military spending & NZ to be used for testing AI military tech. Today, reps from NZ’s intel agencies, MFAT, DPMC & Reserve Bank met with him & other pro-military shills to discuss NZ’s military capability, AI & digital infrastructure 💀
#nzpol
#nzpol
Here’s the MFAT explanation that Winston should have been on top of:
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and...
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and...
UN General Assembly: Adoption of the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, New Zealand Explanation of Vote, 13 October 2026
New Zealand thanks the Permanent Representatives of Armenia and Rwanda, and their teams, for their efforts in presenting this Political Declaration.
www.mfat.govt.nz
October 14, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Here’s the MFAT explanation that Winston should have been on top of:
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and...
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and...
Opportunity wants actual climate action, an end to bottom traveling, a donations cap for political parties and regulation of lobbyists as bottom lines plus no Winnie at MFAT
National might be willing to swallow that. ACT and NZF are never going along with that.
National might be willing to swallow that. ACT and NZF are never going along with that.
October 14, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Opportunity wants actual climate action, an end to bottom traveling, a donations cap for political parties and regulation of lobbyists as bottom lines plus no Winnie at MFAT
National might be willing to swallow that. ACT and NZF are never going along with that.
National might be willing to swallow that. ACT and NZF are never going along with that.
Peters unable to distinguish between an MFAT document they were discussing and the UN resolution he abstained on. Abstained on our collective behalf, in light of NZ1st's beliefs. He should be sacked today.
October 13, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Peters unable to distinguish between an MFAT document they were discussing and the UN resolution he abstained on. Abstained on our collective behalf, in light of NZ1st's beliefs. He should be sacked today.
I read that at the time, but I’m not convinced by it, particularly because the National Interest test isn’t really a thing beyond NZ First political posturing. I get that MFAT was trying to walk the fine line on this vote, but it felt like a justification not an actual position to me.
October 14, 2026 at 6:25 AM
I read that at the time, but I’m not convinced by it, particularly because the National Interest test isn’t really a thing beyond NZ First political posturing. I get that MFAT was trying to walk the fine line on this vote, but it felt like a justification not an actual position to me.
Winston’s PMs and Speaker before now also had a leash on him
(And MFAT was staffed by people who’d been managing foreign affairs longer than him)
(And MFAT was staffed by people who’d been managing foreign affairs longer than him)
October 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Winston’s PMs and Speaker before now also had a leash on him
(And MFAT was staffed by people who’d been managing foreign affairs longer than him)
(And MFAT was staffed by people who’d been managing foreign affairs longer than him)
Interesting tension exposed by Lillian Hanly here.
National want to immorally put the burden on MFAT officials to decide where its cuts to overseas aid would fall.
NZ First are having none of it and provide numbers, demanding answers from National.
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
National want to immorally put the burden on MFAT officials to decide where its cuts to overseas aid would fall.
NZ First are having none of it and provide numbers, demanding answers from National.
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
National's claim foreign aid increased by 26% 'incorrect', Winston Peters says
Claims by the National party that foreign aid money had increased by 26 percent since 2021 are "incorrect", according to a spokesperson for the foreign minister, saying the "much more modest" increase...
www.rnz.co.nz
October 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Interesting tension exposed by Lillian Hanly here.
National want to immorally put the burden on MFAT officials to decide where its cuts to overseas aid would fall.
NZ First are having none of it and provide numbers, demanding answers from National.
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
National want to immorally put the burden on MFAT officials to decide where its cuts to overseas aid would fall.
NZ First are having none of it and provide numbers, demanding answers from National.
#nzpol
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
There’s an ‘Explanation of Vote following adoption of the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response’ on the MFAT website:
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and...
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and...
Explanation of Vote following adoption of the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response
New Zealand thanks the Permanent Representatives of Armenia and Rwanda, and their teams, for their efforts in presenting this Political Declaration.
www.mfat.govt.nz
October 12, 2026 at 10:58 PM
There’s an ‘Explanation of Vote following adoption of the Political Declaration on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response’ on the MFAT website:
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and...
www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and...
Lucie Samcová - Hall Allen Ambassador-designate of the European Union 🇪🇺 to New Zealand 🇳🇿 was delighted to present copies of her credentials to Ms Sarah Walsh, Chief of Protocol at the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade. @MFAT
October 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Lucie Samcová - Hall Allen Ambassador-designate of the European Union 🇪🇺 to New Zealand 🇳🇿 was delighted to present copies of her credentials to Ms Sarah Walsh, Chief of Protocol at the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade. @MFAT
This is a rare case where Winston's personal interests (the baubles of power, i.e. getting to go on MFAT trips) are in conflict with NZ First's new rabid racist base (not to be confused with its old rabid racist base, which was more concerned with racism inside NZ.)
October 6, 2026 at 2:31 AM
This is a rare case where Winston's personal interests (the baubles of power, i.e. getting to go on MFAT trips) are in conflict with NZ First's new rabid racist base (not to be confused with its old rabid racist base, which was more concerned with racism inside NZ.)
Luxon did NOT deliver an FTA with India - the hardworking trade negotiators at MFAT - those "backroom bureaucrats" - did. Luxo swanned in to sign it off
October 6, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Luxon did NOT deliver an FTA with India - the hardworking trade negotiators at MFAT - those "backroom bureaucrats" - did. Luxo swanned in to sign it off
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank:
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank: MFAT officials advised ministers against taking up the offer to join the Canada-led initiative, noting an initial contribution of $100m, with costs expected to run up from…
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank: MFAT officials advised ministers against taking up the offer to join the Canada-led initiative, noting an initial contribution of $100m, with costs expected to run up from…
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank:
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank: MFAT officials advised ministers against taking up the offer to join the Canada-led initiative, noting an initial contribution of $100m, with costs expected to run up from there. #NewZealand #DefenceBank #Canada #MilitaryInvestment #GovernmentPolicy
umlegacypressqsefc.com
October 6, 2026 at 12:18 AM
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank:
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank: MFAT officials advised ministers against taking up the offer to join the Canada-led initiative, noting an initial contribution of $100m, with costs expected to run up from…
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank: MFAT officials advised ministers against taking up the offer to join the Canada-led initiative, noting an initial contribution of $100m, with costs expected to run up from…
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank
MFAT officials advised ministers against taking up the offer to join the Canada-led initiative, noting an initial contribution of $100m, with costs expected to run up from there.
MFAT officials advised ministers against taking up the offer to join the Canada-led initiative, noting an initial contribution of $100m, with costs expected to run up from there.
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank
MFAT officials advised ministers against taking up the offer to join the Canada-led initiative, noting an initial contribution of $100m, with costs expected to run up from there.
umlegacypressqsefc.com
October 5, 2026 at 2:08 AM
New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank
MFAT officials advised ministers against taking up the offer to join the Canada-led initiative, noting an initial contribution of $100m, with costs expected to run up from there.
MFAT officials advised ministers against taking up the offer to join the Canada-led initiative, noting an initial contribution of $100m, with costs expected to run up from there.
