Petition request

That the House of Representatives urge the Government to include Palestinians in Gaza in the New Zealand Refugee Quota Programme as soon as possible.

Petition reason

Palestinians have been trapped in Gaza by Israel, where they have starved, while most humanitarian aid has been blocked from entering Gaza. Most of the infrastructure in Gaza has been destroyed. Urgent medical cases have not been easily evacuated. I believe that no one is safe, or has access to regular food. In my opinion, New Zealand must step in and allow refugees to flee to safety here, like Ukrainians.

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
  • Closed for signatures
  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 325
Closing date: 28 Feb 2026