New Zealand & Papua New Guinea

New Zealand: New Zealand, led by Foreign Minister Winston Peters, pushed for a joint condemnation and expressed frustration over the lack of consensus. The event may strain its relations with Pacific nations that favor closer ties with China.

Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea's foreign minister called the test 'totally inappropriate' despite close ties with China. It balances its relationship with Beijing and Western allies.

New Zealand: New Zealand is one of Australia's treaty-bound allies and has expressed interest in joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance, indicating potential for broader regional security cooperation.

Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea is one of Australia's treaty-bound allies, and its defense treaty with Australia takes effect soon. It is also mentioned as a potential nation to join the Ocean of Peace Alliance.

New Zealand: New Zealand criticized the short notice and called the test unwelcome. The event reinforces New Zealand's opposition to missile testing in the Pacific.

Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea was notified in advance and called for no further tests in Pacific waters.

New Zealand: Area west of New Zealand identified with high sea-level rise.

Papua New Guinea: Record sea-surface temperatures and vulnerable to sea-level rise.

New Zealand: New Zealand expressed support for the Philippines' response efforts, indicating international solidarity.

Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea was mentioned as a region where smaller sea changes were possible, indicating a very minor, indirect impact from the tsunami.

Papua New Guinea: Adjustments by Papua New Guinea further reduced the United States passport's score.