Dr Bryce Edwards: The Aukus decision, and the undermining of NZ foreign policy debate

Former Defence Minister Andrew Little has relaunched himself back into political debate, speaking out this week in favour of joining the new Aukus military alliance. This pact between the US, Australia, and the UK is increasingly seen as an attempt to combat China’s place in the Asia-Pacific region.

Geoffrey Miller: Aukus or not, New Zealand’s foreign policy is being remade

This could be a watershed week for New Zealand’s international relations.

Winston Peters, the foreign minister, is heading to Washington DC for a full week of meetings.

The surprisingly lengthy trip just happens to coincide with a major trilateral summit of leaders from the United States, Japan and the Philippines.