Anti-Semitic backlash in New Zealand raises concerns for Jewish Leader
April 6, 2017 by Keren Cook
New Zealand is no longer a tolerant, prejudice free country for Jewish people following a report that antisemitism is on the rise according the NZJC. Read more
New Zealand history teacher visits Israel to immerse in Holocaust perspectives
March 23, 2017 by Keren Cook
A New Zealand secondary school history teacher has had a “life-changing” experience on a recent trip to Israel. Read more
Hate Crime Legislation unlikely in New Zealand
March 7, 2017 by Keren Cook
New Zealand Government ministers are joining together in saying they do not see the need for a specific hate crime offence because such offences are rare. Read more
Jewish diversity at Auckland’s Kadimah School – Meet the ‘He-bros’
February 5, 2017 by Keren Cook
Kadimah School is New Zealand’s only Jewish day school. The school offers a special focus on Jewish education from pre-school to year 8. Read more
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully’s office vandalised
January 5, 2017 by Keren Cook
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully’s North Shore office in Auckland vandalised with pro-Jewish graffiti early this week in response to New Zealand’s co-sponsoring of a UN anti-settlement resolution. Read more
New Zealand sailor Jo Aleh inducted into Jewish Sport Hall of Fame
January 2, 2017 by Keren Cook
New Zealand Olympic sailing champion Joanna (Jo) Aleh has been inducted in the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Read more
Israel bans New Zealand ambassador
December 28, 2016 by Keren Cook
New Zealand’s ambassador to Israel has been banned from entering the country as Israel continues to retaliate against a UN decision to condemn settlements. Read more
Israeli Omer clinches Gold in Youth Sailing World Championships in New Zealand.
December 21, 2016 by Keren Cook
Israeli Yoav Omer arrived in New Zealand to compete in the 2016 Aon Youth Sailing World Championships…and won gold. Read more
Muslim cleric stood down for hate speech
November 23, 2016 by Keren Cook
An Auckland-based Muslim cleric who delivered a series of hate speeches has been permanently stood down. Read more
Anti-Semitic teachings in New Zealand
November 22, 2016 by Keren Cook
Anti-Semitic teachings in New Zealand have been revealed in a shocking new video featuring Shaykh Dr Mohammad Anwar Sahib. Read more
Protests over NZ-Israel Trade Relationships
November 11, 2016 by Keren Cook
A meeting planned in Auckland today to foster trade relationships with Israel has created tension. Read more
New Zealand sailor Jo Aleh recognised by World Sailing Athletes’ commission.
October 26, 2016 by Keren Cook
Five sailors have recently been elected to the World Sailing’s Athletes’ Commission. Read more
New Zealand Christian leader condemns UNESCO resolution
October 20, 2016 by Keren Cook
A New Zealand pastor has spoken out against a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization vote on a resolution denying Jewish ties to the Temple Mount and the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism. Read more
NZDF engineers deployed to Sinai
October 12, 2016 by Keren Cook
New Zealand’s Cabinet has agreed to deploy an additional 25 New Zealand Defence Force personnel to an international peacekeeping mission in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Read more
Flotilla mission a media ‘stunt’ for deported Green MP Marama Davidson
October 9, 2016 by Keren Cook
New Zealand Green MP Marama Davidson has arrived back in New Zealand after being deported from Israel. Read more
New Zealand Minister Parata visits US and Israel for education insights
September 21, 2016 by Keren Cook
New Zealand Education Minister Hekia Parata is travelling to the United States and Israel to assess leading education systems and to discuss training with scholars and academics. Read more
Film agreement between NZ-Israel receives backlash by human rights campaigners
September 2, 2016 by Keren Cook
A heated debate gives rise for human rights campaigners who are horrified by a recent film co-production agreement between New Zealand and Israel. Read more
New Zealand sailors battle back a hard-earned silver at Rio
August 22, 2016 by Keren Cook
New Zealand yachting produced a stand out performance on the final day of the Rio Olympics regatta, taking three medals, including gold. Read more
New Zealand authors publish new book to challenge Holocaust denial
August 18, 2016 by Keren Cook
New Zealand writers and filmmakers, Lance and James Morcan are planning to adapt their recent book for a television documentary series to stamp-out Holocaust deniers. Read more
Nazi flag on display in Southland Museum sparks debate
August 14, 2016 by Keren Cook
A World War II Nazi flag is currently being displayed in the main room of a South Canterbury Museum as part of their RSA’s centenary celebration. Read more
Misleading ‘map of lies’ billboard returns to Auckland CBD
June 26, 2016 by Keren Cook
A misleading billboard known as the “map of lies” supported by the Palestinian Human Rights Campaign (PHRC) is back on display again after being previously removed by Advantage Media for the misleading nature of the maps. Read more
New Zealand is ‘near zero’ when it comes to commercializing innovation, Israeli entrepreneur says
June 3, 2016 by Keren Cook
New Zealanders are well known for their ‘kiwi ingenuity’, but Israeli entrepreneur Isaac Bentwich, says our ideas have “near zero” commercial value. Read more
New Zealand Holocaust Centre offers ‘ground breaking’ programme to high school students in South Canterbury
May 19, 2016 by Keren Cook
South Canterbury High School students are the first in New Zealand to engage in a new programme that raises awareness and knowledge about the Holocaust. Read more
New Zealand farmers scammed by Facebook fraudsters
May 1, 2016 by Keren Cook
A sheep farming couple in Te Kuiti were conned by scammers after trying to buy millions of dollars in Facebook shares. Read more
Head On Photo Festival exposes New Zealand men
April 22, 2016 by Keren Cook
This year’s Head on Photo Festival showcases the work of New Zealand photographer Ilan Wittenberg – a new collection of monochrome images of bare-chested New Zealand men. Read more
Ex-New Zealand PM Helen Clark in the race for UN head
April 7, 2016 by Keren Cook
New Zealand’s former prime minister Helen Clark has announced she is planning to run for the position of next UN secretary-general. Read more
New Zealand charitable trust funds Israeli Alzheimer centre
March 17, 2016 by Keren Cook
The Ramat Gan Alzheimer Research and Treatment Centre will benefit from a US$500,000 donation from the Lady Marion Davis Memorial (Hospitals) Foundation. Read more
Gay and Lesbian persecution highlighted at NZ Holocaust Centre lecture
March 6, 2016 by Keren Cook
The largely unspoken life stories of the persecution of gay men and lesbians were highlighted at an open lecture this weekend at the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand in Wellington. Read more
New Zealand Signs New Film Co-Production Agreement with Israel
March 4, 2016 by Keren Cook
A new film co-production agreement between New Zealand and Israel was cemented this week at the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) in Wellington. Read more
Pictures from Jerusalem
February 14, 2016 by Keren Cook
An Auckland-based award-winning photographer is giving New Zealanders the opportunity to see the real Jerusalem through a recent exhibition. Read more
