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25 October 2026

'I said no': Samoan PM told Luxon treaty refresh must wait until new NZ government elected

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

'I said no': Samoan PM told Luxon treaty refresh must wait until new NZ government elected

The Samoan PM paused talks on a refreshed treaty with New Zealand until after the general election, despite Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's request to "proceed with it".

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