The Role of NZ Businesses in Controversial Global Affairs: February 23, 2021

Saudi Arabia has been widely condemned for leading a violent intervention in Yemen. Recently, it was revealed that Air New Zealand had carried out a contract for the Saudi Arabian navy and New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade had approved exports for military equipment to Saudi Arabia’s forces. Noah Ferguson-Dudding spoke to Dr Thomas Gregory, a senior lecturer in politics and international affairs at the University of Auckland, about the role New Zealand’s government, and kiwi businesses, in controversial global affairs.