NZ is trailing its allies over Palestinian statehood – but there’s still time to show leadership
- Written by Treasa Dunworth, Professor of Law, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

It’s now a week since Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced his government had begun to formally consider New Zealand’s position on the recognition of a Palestinian state.
That leaves three weeks until the United Nations General Assembly convenes on September 9, where it is expected several key allies will change...