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# Issues of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/issues-of-the-day/
- Published: 2024-05-18T18:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-05-18T07:03:30.000Z
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: General, News, NZ, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-06-28 02:24

> Minister of [Foreign Affairs Winston Peters promises](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/new-caledonia-riots-tear-gas-stun-grenades-used-as-protesters-swarm-airport-runway/6W37UERPGRFRBKVIMAVR7UQTHE/?ref=goodoil.news) he is pursuing “all options” to get New Zealand nationals back here quickly and safely.  
>  
> Noumea descended into chaos on Monday, with [armed clashes between indigenous Kanak pro-independence protesters](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/deputy-pm-winston-peters-comments-on-situation-in-new-caledonia/HS4CTGEQFHUTY3UE2XTYGMFX7M/?ref=goodoil.news) and security forces.  
>  
> They were sparked by anger at a proposed new law that would allow French residents who have lived there for more than 10 years to vote – which some say will weaken the Kanak vote. \[…\]  
>  
> There are [currently 231 Kiwis listed as being ](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-zealanders-trapped-by-new-caledonia-riots-feel-abandoned-by-their-own-country/SHVONENIZ5DBDFZKE5IOVNZEFY/?ref=goodoil.news)in New Caledonia. \[…\]  
>  
> “New Zealanders stranded in New Caledonia, who have faced a very difficult last few days, should rest assured that all options are on the table, including assisted departures using NZDF aircraft.”  
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> *[NZ Herald](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/deputy-pm-winston-peters-comments-on-situation-in-new-caledonia/HS4CTGEQFHUTY3UE2XTYGMFX7M/?ref=goodoil.news)*

Meanwhile, citizen journalist Linda Sutton captured footage of protestors outside of [Inflection Point’s summit, Unsilenced](https://inflectionpoint.nz/?ref=goodoil.news), in Wellington, where excrement was flung across the entrance and at security.

Later in the day, Ms Sutton was ‘trespassed’ for her “safety”, apparently by the council.

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