Helen Clark says the fact New Zealand has a caretaker government means it's taken time for a statement on the Israel Gaza conflict.  

Outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, in consultation with incoming Prime Minister Chris Luxon, has joined international calls for humanitarian corridors in Gaza and designated safe areas.  

The former Prime Minister told Mike Hosking that hostages will be fearing the worst.  

She says a humanitarian pause will give time for the negotiation of hostage release. 

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