Tag: Noumea Accord
France calls for proposals to revise New Caledonia’s political statute
RNZ Pacific
France's Overseas Minister Sebastien Lecornu has called on New Caledonia's political parties to draw up proposals on a new statute for the territory...
New Caledonia faced with uncertainty over Noumea Accord legacy
RNZ Pacific
A law professor in Noumea says New Caledonia is now faced with a period of high uncertainty -- be it political, economic or...
Paris delighted at New Caledonia result, but Kanaks dismiss it
RNZ Pacific
Leading French politicians have welcomed New Caledonia's rejection of independence, but pro-independence leaders have dismissed the result.
More than 96 percent voted against independence...
New Caledonia votes ‘non’ – but huge Kanak boycott of French...
RNZ Pacific
Voters in New Caledonia have overwhelmingly rejected independence from France in a referendum spurned by a massive boycott from the pro-independence camp.
With vote...
Pro-independence delegation seeks UN backing over New Caledonia vote
RNZ Pacific
A pro-independence delegation from New Caledonia has left for New York to raise its opposition to the independence referendum due this Sunday with...
Unease builds over final Kanaky New Caledonia independence referendum
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter
There is growing unease over the French decision to hold Kanaky New Caledonia's third and final independence referendum on...
Backes rejects delaying New Caledonia independence referendum
RNZ Pacific
A leading anti-independence politician in New Caledonia, Sonia Backes, has rejected calls for the referendum on independence from France to be postponed, saying...
New Caledonia elects first pro-independence Kanak president
RNZ Pacific
New Caledonia has elected its first pro-independence Kanak president.
Louis Mapou was elected today in Noumea after months of negotiations between the two main...
New Caledonia tension simmers over early independence vote date
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter
Political tension is rising in New Caledonia as a third referendum on independence from France is planned in December.
The...
French minister Lecornu holds future talks in New Caledonia retreat
By RNZ News
French Overseas Minister Sebastien Lecornu has held talks with 10 New Caledonian politicians at a retreat near Noumea to promote dialogue between...
Opponents scramble to avoid New Caledonia’s third referendum
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter
A third referendum on independence from France looms in New Caledonia unless talks over the next six months satisfy...
USTKE fights for Kanak rights in defiance of ‘dishonest’ referendum
As New Caledonia’s November 4 referendum on independence approaches, both pro and anti-independence groups are ramping up their campaigns. But, as Michael Andrew reports,...
