New Zealand received a pre-announcement briefing on AUKUS Pillar Two in September 2021.

New Zealand's government has released AUKUS documents, revealing that it was briefed on Pillar Two (security partnership) the night before the announcement in September 2021. While the documents suggest a possible opening for other key partners, the decision on New Zealand's involvement remains a future decision based on national interests and invitations from AUKUS partners. Labour Party remains unconvinced about joining AUKUS, questioning the rationale and potential risks.

August 02, 2024
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