Trump chooses US Ambassador

January 29, 2025

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US President Donald Trump has named Jared Novelly as the next United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa.

Novelly, a well-known philanthropist and businessman, owns the Illawarra Hawks basketball team, which competes in the NBL alongside New Zealand’s Breakers. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters had his first call with the new US administration to discuss future cooperation.

President Trump described Novelly as “highly respected” and said he would focus on protecting US interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Novelly is expected to strengthen ties between the US and New Zealand during his term.

Foreign Minister Peters also announced his conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Peters shared on social media that the discussion focused on the strong partnership between the two countries, which he said plays a big role in the security and prosperity of New Zealand and the broader Indo-Pacific region.

Peters expressed confidence in building a stronger relationship with the US, mentioning goals like advancing Pacific-focused initiatives, expanding trade, and working together in areas like space exploration. The pair also exchanged ideas on global challenges, including North Korea, the war in Ukraine, and the Middle East.

Looking ahead, Peters hopes to visit Washington, D.C., early in Secretary Rubio’s term to strengthen their cooperation. A US State Department spokesperson praised New Zealand’s commitment to shared values and working closely with like-minded nations.

Article written by Milli Banbury

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On Thursday afternoon, the school practised a fire drill. When the alarm rang, students left their classrooms in an orderly line and moved to the field. Teachers checked that everyone was present. The drill took less than five minutes, and the principal reminded the school that practising helps everyone know what to do in a real emergency. Some students said the drill was quiet and calm, which showed that they had remembered the procedure well.

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Teachers checked the students while the alarm rang on Thursday afternoon. The principal reminded the school that emergencies can be serious. Students practised a fire drill and did it calmly and correctly. The drill lasted less than five minutes and everyone went to the field.