{"id":193159,"date":"2024-06-04T06:32:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T18:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz\/?p=193159"},"modified":"2024-06-02T20:53:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-02T08:53:16","slug":"david-seymour-to-be-acting-pm-while-luxon-and-peters-are-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz\/?p=193159","title":{"rendered":"David Seymour to be acting Prime Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>David Seymour will step in as acting Prime Minister this week while Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters are away on diplomatic trips.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Luxon will be visiting Fiji and Niue from Tuesday to Friday, aiming to strengthen New Zealand&#8217;s relationships in the Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p>Luxon emphasized the importance of these visits, stating, &#8220;The Government is committed to deeper and more comprehensive relationships in the region and this visit is an opportunity to reaffirm New Zealand&#8217;s position as a trusted partner.&#8221; He described Fiji and Niue as &#8220;two of New Zealand&#8217;s closest friends in the Pacific,&#8221; underscoring the goal of enhancing partnerships and connections across the Pacific.<\/p>\n<p>Winston Peters, the usual Deputy Prime Minister, will be in Southeast Asia for a week starting Wednesday. 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