Source: Radio New Zealand
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding his post-Cabinet press conference, as Australia reels from the terrorist attack on Sydney.
Earlier on Monday, Luxon said he had contacted Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to offer support and condolences after 16 people died – including a shooter – when a father and son opened fire at a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
“These were shocking and appalling images we saw last night; I was sickened as I watched it. Our thoughts go straight to the people who have lost their lives or their loved ones, or been injured. But also our thoughts go to the Jewish community in Australia, but also here and around the world.
“There is no indication of any New Zealanders caught up in the attack. Obviously, many of us know that area very well and there’s a lot of Kiwis in that area.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it is not aware of any New Zealanders involved in the fatal shooting.
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