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Ben McKay

New Zealand announces Security Council campaign in 2039

New Zealand will campaign to return to the United Nations Security Council - but not for another 15 years - and to reform its voting structure.

During New Zealand's annual address to the UN General Assembly, made on Friday (AEST), Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters announced New Zealand would attempt to join the key UN body for a two-year term starting in 2039.

Should it succeed, Mr Peters would be 94 when New Zealand takes its seat.

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