New Zealand to pay Samoa $3.6m for ship its sailors drove aground on reef
Independent1 day
New Zealand's payment to Samoa is a good-faith gesture based on the government's intention to do the right thing. Since the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, New Zealand has stepped up, prioritizing the environmental cleanup and providing community support. Moving forward, New Zealand will continue to support Samoa in handling the aftermath of this incident.
The $6 million payout to Samoa is woefully inadequate for the massive damage caused by New Zealand's naval incompetence. Despite the considerable disruption caused to Samoan communities, the government’s response has been painfully slow and threatens to undermine New Zealand's credibility in the region.
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