Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZPrime Minister Christopher Luxon will not join United States President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. In a brief statement this morning, Luxon confirmed the New Zealand Government would not accept the invitation to join the board in its "current form", after considering the offer. Opposition leaders condemned the invite, with Labour leader Chris Hipkins earlier labelling the government's refusal to rule out joining the board an "absolute disgrace". Greens-co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick had written to the Prime Minister on Monday, urging Luxon to "publicly and unequivocally reject this invitation".

Source: Otago Daily Times January 29, 2026 20:38 UTC