Kiwis stranded in New Caledonia are being assured by the Government that “significant work” is being done to get them home. Smoke rises during protests in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 15. “The situation in New Caledonia has been foremost in our thoughts,” the minister said late last night. “New Zealanders in New Caledonia are urged to register on SafeTravel to receive direct messages from consular officials. “An in-person meeting was held for a large group of New Zealanders in Noumea yesterday [Thursday, May 16] and further meetings are taking place today,” a spokesperson said.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 18, 2024 01:54 UTC