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Diplomacy & Power April 1, 2026 434 stories in this edition

Luxon appoints Penk to lead New Zealand defence in Wellington reshuffle

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Luxon appoints Penk to lead New Zealand defence in Wellington reshuffle

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WELLINGTON, April 2 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday appointed Chris Penk as defence minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, handing a former naval officer responsibility for the armed forces. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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WELLINGTON, April 2 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday appointed Chris Penk as defence minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, handing a former naval officer responsibility for the armed forces.

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