Taiwan says it wants to come to Auckland summit, creating big headache for Luxon

Thomas CoughlanPolitical Editor·NZ Herald·3 Sep, 2026 12:30 AM3 mins to read‌Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said New Zealand will revert to established protocols. Photo / Azaria HowellPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is trying to avoid offending China, New Zealand’s largest trading partner, by insisting the Government will abide by decades-long “protocols” when it comes to hosting the Pacific Islands Forum next year in Auckland.

The problem in question is whether to invite high-ranking officials from Taiwan to

Taiwan says it wants to come to Auckland summit, creating big headache for Luxon

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