Phil Twyford

The New Zealand Labour Party condemns the US attack on Venezuela including kidnapping its president as a blatant violation of international law.

It's important we maintain a consensus that migrants contribute positively. We do this by constantly fine tuning the immigration system so the public are confident it is fair, and run in the interests of this country. We should also strengthen our commitment to human rights. (2nd of 2.)

Around the world politicians are demonising migrants, dividing people and damaging democracy. We don't want that in NZ. Migrants benefit our society. We need to get better at helping them settle successfully so they benefit and New Zealand benefits. (1 of 2 videos from a recent speech in the House.)

Amiah Mansfield is the Waitakere College pick for my 2026 parliamentary internship programme. Congratulations Amiah! Presenting the award and meeting Amiah and her family on stage was my highlight of a joyful night celebrating the successes of the Waitak year.

Talking about China and foreign interference YouTube video by Phil Twyford

At attempt to talk about China and foreign interference candidly but with balance. My speech in the third reading of the Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Bill. youtu.be/fKI9a-ORqo0

Free speech and universities. YouTube video by Phil Twyford

Free speech and universities - a speech in the third reading of the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No 2).

Labour had a great result today in the West. Shane Henderson topped the vote in the Waitakere Ward. Sarah Paterson-Hamlin won the Whau. Labour won the top-polling six spots on the Henderson-Massey Local Board, increasing it's majority by one with the election of Susan Diao. Proud of the Labour team.

@justiceformyanmar.org @insightmyanmar.bsky.social @frontiermyanmar.bsky.social @myanmar-now.bsky.social @special-council.bsky.social @pvamplify.bsky.social

@justiceformyanmar.org @insightmyanmar.bsky.social @frontiermyanmar.bsky.social @myanmar-now.bsky.social @special-council.bsky.social @pvamplify.bsky.social

@justiceformyanmar.org @insightmyanmar.bsky.social @frontiermyanmar.bsky.social @myanmar-now.bsky.social @special-council.bsky.social @pvamplify.bsky.social

@justiceformyanmar.org @insightmyanmar.bsky.social @frontiermyanmar.bsky.social @myanmar-now.bsky.social @special-council.bsky.social @pvamplify.bsky.social

To NZ and other liberal democracies, the people of Myanmar need more than nice words on paper. If you care about democracy and human rights now is the time to step up. #NZMPsMyanmarFactFinding #Myanmar #SpringRevolution #ShamElection #whatishappeninginmyanmar @teanau.bsky.social

@justiceformyanmar.org @insightmyanmar.bsky.social @frontiermyanmar.bsky.social @myanmar-now.bsky.social @special-council.bsky.social @pvamplify.bsky.social

Our NZ MPs Fact Finding Mission on Myanmar concluded China is propping up one of the world's worst military dictatorships and as a respected great power it needs to reconsider that approach. #NZMPsMyanmarFactFinding #Myanmar #SpringRevolution #ShamElection #whatishappeninginmyanmar

We call for more aid to Myanmar, and to work with bordering states to find creative ways to get the aid to the people who desperately need it, avoiding the military and its proxies. #NZMPsMyanmarFactFinding #Myanmar #SpringRevolution #ShamElection #whatishappeninginmyanmar @teanau.bsky.social

We’re calling on the New Zealand Government and the wider international community to reject the Myanmar military regime’s sham election. #NZMPsMyanmarFactFinding #Myanmar #SpringRevolution #ShamElection #whatishappeninginmyanmar @teanau.bsky.social

NZ must reject 'sham' Myanmar election, MPs say After meeting Myanmar's revolutionary groups and political prisoners, NZ politicians say we must offer more than 'nice words on paper'

Earlier this month Rachel Boyack, @teanau.bsky.social and I carried out a NZ MPs fact finding mission on Myanmar. Check @samsachdeva.bsky.social's story for a good summary. #NZMPsMyanmarFactFinding #Myanmar #SpringRevolution #ShamElection #whatishappeninginmyanmar newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/02/n...

Human rights campaigners on refugees & asylum seekers, te tiriti, Palestine, Myanmar, workers, young people, Rainbow, disability, criminal justice (and more) came together with Chris Hipkins and Labour MPs in an evening of conversation on organising for progressive change. #humanrights #LabourParty

Been calling for recognition of Palestine since mid-2023, calling for NZ to intervene in Sth Africa's genocide case since early 2024, calling for wealth fund divestment since mid-2024, calling for sanctions since early 2025. Always more to do.

And that is why more and more western countries are breaking from the US-led western unconditional support for Israel and aligning more with the global south on this issue. After recognition the next step is a global movement for sanctions against Israel. 4/4

The power of the Zionist narrative is waning fast. People are now less likely to see Israel as the plucky democracy in the Middle East, and more likely to see it as a genocidal rogue state which shoots starving people at aid stations. 3/4

It is a sad thing to say but the genocide has made people all over the West question the way they have looked at Israel-Palestine for a long time. The West has been under the spell of Zionism, somehow overlooking the fact that it is a colonial project built on the dispossession of Palestine. 2/4

It's a fair question bsky.app/profile/ojal... Easy to say in hindsight but I think our Party and progressive parties and civil society around the western world should have done more to support justice and self-determination for Palestine a long time ago. 1/4

Labour also calls for: sanctions against Israel for its illegal occupation of the Palestinian Territories in line with ICJ ruling, NZ should intervene in Sth Africa's genocide case at the ICJ, push for immediate ceasefire and accountability of Netanyahu et al for war crimes. 4/4

It doesn't matter Palestine doesn't yet have a fully functioning state or recognised borders. NZ recognised Israel in 1949 before its borders were settled, Bosnia Herzegovina in 1992 (no settled borders and no functioning state), Kosovo 2008 (no settled borders.) 3/4

It is simple as inviting the Palestinian Ambassador based in Canberra to come to Wellington and present their credentials to the Governor-General. 2/4

Foreign Minister Winston Peters raises recognition of Palestine as a state in Cabinet meeting New Zealand will make a decision on whether to recognise Palestine as a state over the next month, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed.

Labour says the Govt should follow the likes of Spain, Ireland, Norway and now Australia (and 75% of UN members states) and recognise Palestine now - to convey there must be a new settlement that recognises the Palestinian right to self-determination. 1/4 www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

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On the deck of the Rainbow Warrior tonight @helenclarknz.bsky.social who did more then any other political leader to make New Zealand nuclear-free, spoke about the fight to stop nukes back then and the need to keep fighting today against war and nuclear ☢️ weapons. @greenpeace.org.nz

Dozens of West Auckland’s social sector groups came together with Labour MPs to talk about The Wellbeing of Westies, a chance to reflect on the policies that will allow our communities to thrive. Thanks to everyone who contributed!