Does NZ have any nukes?

In accordance with Article 2 of the treaty, New Zealand submitted a declaration to the UN Secretary-General on 18 January 2021 confirming that it does not own, possess or control nuclear weapons, has never done so and does not host any other state's nuclear weapons on its territory.

Is NZ still nuclear free?

New Zealand is a nuclear-free zone, meaning no nuclear weapons or nuclear-powered ships are allowed on our territory. Find out how New Zealanders protested to ensure we were nuclear free and how incidents such as the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior influenced the nuclear free movement.

Why doesn't New Zealand use nuclear power?

The first reason experts have pointed out is that nuclear power is too big for New Zealand. Investment in building a single nuclear power plant can generate enough power for one-seventh of the country. Since hydropower already supplies 80% of the country's electricity, this is considered by some to be excessive.

How many nukes would it take to destroy New Zealand?

Simple math suggests that with a land mass of 268,000 square kilometers and a ground blast radius of 37 square kilometers (aside from the thermal radius, just what causes destruction), you'd need ~7,243 W-78 nukes to completely obliterate New Zealand.

Is New Zealand an ally of the US?

According to the US State Department, as of August 2011, relations between New Zealand and the United States are "the best they have been in decades." New Zealand is a major non-NATO ally of the United States.

When did New Zealand start using nuclear power?

New Zealand is one of the few developed countries that does not use electricity (native or imported) from nuclear energy. As hydropower potential was gradually exploited, nuclear power was included in national power plans from 1969 to 1976.

Why did the US ban nuclear weapons in New Zealand?

When New Zealand took the big step of banning nuclear weapons from entering New Zealand waters, the US felt it was important to punish New Zealand quite severely to prevent other allies from following suit.

What was the nuclear free zone in New Zealand?

In 1987, the New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act was passed. This was largely a symbolic statement of opposition to nuclear war and weapons testing, and it prevented visits by nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed vessels (primarily American).

When did France stop nuclear testing in New Zealand?

In June 1973, the International Court of Justice (pursuant to a case brought by Australia and New Zealand) ordered the French to cease atmospheric nuclear testing at Mururoa Atoll while the case was heard by the court. However, the French ignored this ruling.