David Robie: New Zealand Must Do More for the Pacific and Confront Nuclear Powers

David Robie, a renowned journalist, media educator, and author, has called on New Zealand to take a stronger stance for its Pacific Island neighbors and confront nuclear powers. In a recent interview, Robie highlighted the need for the country to re-engage with the region and advocate for climate justice and nuclear disarmament. His latest book, Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior, marks 40 years since the bombing of the Greenpeace vessel in Auckland Harbour.

Robie, who has spent over 50 years in Pacific journalism and academia, recalls his time aboard the Rainbow Warrior in 1985. He emphasizes that New Zealand once stood up to nuclear powers, particularly the United States and France, which conducted numerous nuclear tests in the Pacific. Robie described the situation as