Feb 9, 2025 · When New Zealand’s right-wing government unexpectedly announced an aid review for its Pacific neighbor last week – ostensibly over an alleged snub to a top official – it “caused serious...

New Zealand and Kiribati have a long-standing and friendly bilateral relationship based on people to people links and a shared Pacific geography. Kiribati has emerged as a leading voice within the Pacific on climate change issues and has increased its profile on regional and international issues, such as regional fisheries management and ...

New Zealand is a major aid donor to Kiribati. New Zealand's aid to Kiribati has focused on climate change mitigation particularly water and sanitation infrastructure, coastal protection, food security, renewable energy, health and economic development. [5] Between 2018 and 2022, New Zealand was the second biggest aid contributor to Kiribati, contributing 16% …

Jan 29, 2025 · New Zealand is reviewing its aid for Kiribati after the president of the Pacific country declined to meet with foreign minister Winston Peters. What’s the context of this diplomatic...

Jan 28, 2025 · WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand is reconsidering all development funding to the aid-dependent island nation of Kiribati, following a diplomatic snub from the island nation’s leader, government officials said.

Jan 27, 2025 · New Zealand spent $102 million on the development cooperation programme with Kiribati between 2021 and 2024, including on health, education, fisheries, economic development, and climate resilience.

New Zealanders considering travel to Kiribati should review our travel advisory (external link), or that of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) (external link) or the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (external link) (FDCO), for up …

Jan 28, 2025 · New Zealand is reconsidering all development funding to the aid-dependent island nation of Kiribati, following a diplomatic snub from the island nation's leader, government officials said.

Feb 14, 2025 · Losing New Zealand’s funding would devastate the budget of an aid-reliant island state like Kiribati; overseas development aid accounts for approximately 18 percent of the country’s national ...

Jan 27, 2025 · The New Zealand government said it is reviewing its development aid programme with the Pacific nation of Kiribati after the country's president cancelled a meeting with New Zealand’s...