Papua New Guinea's immigration minister says he will not deal directly with New Zealand to resettle up to 150 refugees on Manus Island.
About 420 men remain in the now-closed detention centre and have been without supplies for almost a fortnight.
New Zealand is offering to take 150 refugees, but the Australian government has repeatedly turned down the offer as it works on a resettlement deal with the United States.
PNG's immigration minister, Petrus Thomas, told Jamie Tahana he could approach New Zealand himself, but he won't take on what he sees as Australia's responsibility.
The 105th daily protest on Manus Island, 13-11-17. Photo: supplied
