Prominent New Zealand leaders are coming together to express their concern about the country’s foreign policy direction.

In an open leader, Kiwi figures including Helen Clark, Sir David Carter and Dr Don Brash are warning the Government against taking an adversarial stance against China as part of an alignment with the US.

It comes ahead of the Prime Minister’s upcoming trip to China.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the letter.

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