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Kia ora and welcome! 🇳🇿🤝🇺🇸 This is the official voice of the New Zealand Embassy in the US. Stay updated with insights from our Ambassador Rosemary Banks
Washington, DC
Joined June 2017
Congratulations to 6x @IndyCar champion Scott Dixon for receiving a knighthood in the New Zealand New Year honours.
I would like to congratulate all 177 recipients of this year’s New Year honours and on behalf of the thousands of people who have benefited from your efforts, please accept my personal thanks. This New Year brings us three new Dames and four Knights, whose achievements merit
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New Zealand is concerned by and actively monitoring developments in Venezuela and expects all parties to act in accordance with international law. New Zealand stands with the Venezuelan people in their pursuit of a fair, democratic and prosperous future. We continue to advise
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Deputy Secretary Dave Nelson met with Daniel Mellsop, Chargé d’Affaires of New Zealand, to discuss ways to strengthen ties between Texas and New Zealand. 🇳🇿 @NZembassyUS
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New Zealand is shocked and distressed by the vile terrorist attack targeting Australia’s Jewish community in Sydney last night. Our deepest condolences are with all those who have lost loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in Australia, New Zealand and
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Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) David Gehrenbeck caught up with Chris Seed ahead of his departure to Washington, DC to take up his new role as New Zealand’s Ambassador to the United States. CDA Gehrenbeck highlighted our close engagement across the board and expressed confidence that
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STORY📰 A last-minute personnel change saw #NZNavy Sub Lieutenant Manukura Ngawaka step into a commander’s role for the largest @USNavy humanitarian and civil assistance mission in the Indo-Pacific.
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A last-minute personnel change saw Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Sub Lieutenant Manukura Ngawaka step into a commander’s role for the largest United States Navy humanitarian and civil assistance...
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Today the Foreign Minister & Defence Minister announced New Zealand will contribute $15 million in support of Ukraine’s defence under the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. We are pleased to join Australia in becoming the first non-NATO contributors
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have announced a $15 million contribution to a NATO and United States initiative to supply Ukraine with weapons and equipment.
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Many thanks to @SebGorka for our discussion this week on national security and counterterrorism issues and, on a lighter note, showing me the Christmas tree in the West Wing of The White House. #MerryChristmas
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When we engage and trade with the world, we grow our economy at home. The United States is New Zealand’s second largest export market and it is a key relationship for us. Got along to the United States Business Summit in Auckland this morning to talk about what more we can do
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NEWS📢 This summer, our Defence Force, in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries, will conduct maritime patrols in the Southern Ocean to help protect Antarctic marine ecosystems and economically important fish stocks.
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This summer, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries, will conduct maritime patrols in the Southern Ocean to help protect Antarctic marine...
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The Minister is now travelling to Guangzhou, China. This will be Mr Peters’ seventh official visit to China and the eighth New Zealand Ministerial visit to China in 2025. “The Coalition Government is committed to maintaining and building our strong, mature and mutually
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🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the U.S. Embassy in New Zealand and Samoa! 🦃🍁 This week we’re thankful for good food, great company, and the incredible family we’ve built across New Zealand and the Pacific. Our team gathered for a Thanksgiving potluck - complete with turkey,
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“Việt Nam matters enormously to New Zealand. Over the past 18 months, we have seriously stepped up our engagement.” 🇻🇳 🤝 🇳🇿 Op-ed:
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Việt Nam’s sustained high economic growth signals a clear path to high-income status. Its investments in digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and the green economy align with New Zealand’s...
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The Foreign Ministers of New Zealand and Viet Nam, Winston Peters and Le Hoai Trung, are meeting in Hà Nội today. The Ministers noted that, in our 50th year of diplomatic relations, ties between New Zealand and Viet Nam are going from strength to strength. The Ministers
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STORY📰 For more than three decades Mark Taylor has been the cornerstone of the #NZNavy’s combat system simulation capability, both in uniform and as a civilian.
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For more than three decades Mark Taylor has been the cornerstone of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s combat system simulation capability, both in uniform and as a civilian.
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Heading to the beach for a day of fun is part of the Kiwi way of life. And it’s Surf Life Saving New Zealand who are there to look after us. When we came into government, we increased funding for Surf Life Saving New Zealand – boosting this frontline organisation. So it was
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On a morning where Russia has again inflicted its barbarity on Ukraine, I participated in a call with President @ZelenskyyUa and other world leaders focused on ending Moscow’s illegal war. New Zealand stands steadfast in support of Ukraine. Progress has been made to advance
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I'm in politics because I'm serious about building New Zealand's future. So today I announced National will gradually lift default KiwiSaver contributions to 6% from employees and 6% from employers - helping Kiwis save for their retirement and become more financially secure.
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Today, I outlined our ‘Fixing the Basics, Building the Future’ plan, which will secure a better and brighter future for New Zealand and for generations to come. Watch it on YouTube here👇 https://t.co/ZcyR6Lwv5L
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