NZ celebrates Papua New Guinea’s independence

NZ celebrates Papua New Guinea’s independence

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Peeni Henare will represent New Zealand at Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations in Port Moresby next week. “New Zealand was among eight countries present to welcome Papua New Guinea into the community of nations in 1975,” Mr Peters says.  “Half a century later, we are honoured to stand alongside Papua New Guinea to mark this important milestone. …