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NZ Foreign Affairs Establishes London Call Centre
Friday, 8 July 2005, 2:15 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The New Zealand High Commission in London has established a call centre for calls about relatives. It is 004420 7316 8960. Callers could experience difficulties in getting through as lines are overloaded. More >>
London Bombings: MFAT Update 10 At 1235 8 July
Friday, 8 July 2005, 12:45 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The High Commission in London has reported that calls to its incident centre (+44 208 7930 8422) have diminished but staff will be remaining in place during their night. It does not anticipate getting much more information in the immediate hours ... More >>
London Attack: MFAT Establishes 0800 Number
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 11:50 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has established an 0800 number for calls about missing friends and relatives in London. The number, active immediately, is 0800 432 111. More information to follow when to hand More >>
New Zealander Dies From Shark Attack In Vanuatu
Thursday, 23 June 2005, 12:23 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed that a New Zealand citizen was killed by a shark while swimming off a beach on Malekula Island in northern Vanuatu yesterday afternoon. More >>
Graham Kelly Apologises For Recent Comments
Tuesday, 14 June 2005, 4:50 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
In the course of explaining New Zealand’s fisheries management system I made some remarks which have clearly caused offence. I acknowledged they were inappropriate and apologised when the Secretary of Foreign Affairs raised the matter with me shortly ... More >>
Former diplomat rejoins MFAT as in'l legal adviser
Monday, 13 June 2005, 2:07 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Former diplomat Gerard van Bohemen has rejoined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Murdoch said today. More >>
NZ’s WTO Ambassador to stand aside
Monday, 23 May 2005, 10:13 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
New Zealand’s Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation, Tim Groser, has confirmed that he intends to stand as a list candidate for the National Party in the forthcoming general election. More >>
New MFAT Deputy Secretary appointed
Monday, 9 May 2005, 2:06 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Career diplomat Caroline Forsyth has been appointed Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, MFAT CEO Simon Murdoch announced today. More >>
Media release by Catherine Sands-Wearing
Thursday, 14 April 2005, 2:56 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
We have now received a full report on the autopsy performed on Hamish’s body. The report confirms that Hamish’s death was not from natural causes. The report is inconclusive about whether his death was self-inflicted or caused by others. More >>
Watch and register if you’re going to Gallipoli
Monday, 21 March 2005, 3:17 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
People intending to travel to Gallipoli for this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations are encouraged to register their travel details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade before going and to keep an eye on the Ministry’s website travel information. More >>
Public views sought on future of Ross Sea
Friday, 18 March 2005, 10:29 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Public input is being sought on the long-term management of Antarctica's Ross Sea, directly south of New Zealand. More >>
MFAT Auckland office open for business
Wednesday, 23 February 2005, 12:44 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s new Auckland office opened today, headed by career diplomat and Aucklander René Wilson. More >>
Public Input Invited on Pacific Plan
Monday, 21 February 2005, 3:15 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Government is inviting public comment on the Pacific Islands Forum’s draft “Pacific Plan for Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Integration.” More >>
Norwegian, Cypriot, Kenyan, Lao PDR & Egyptian
Monday, 7 February 2005, 4:14 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
New High Commissioners for Cyprus and Kenya and Ambassadors of Norway, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) and Egypt present their credentials to Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright at Government House tomorrow (8 February at 11am). More >>
MFAT Tsunami Database Update - 3 February
Monday, 7 February 2005, 10:36 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Just under 3800 people are on the database, the majority of whom are alive and well. Two people deceased. Four people missing and presumed dead. More >>
MFAT Tsunami Database Update - 28 January
Monday, 31 January 2005, 9:21 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Just under 3800 people are on the database, the majority of whom are alive and well. More >>
MFAT Tsunami Database Update - 21/01/05
Friday, 21 January 2005, 4:25 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Just under 3800 people are on the database, the majority of whom are alive and well. More >>
MFAT Tsunami Update
Tuesday, 18 January 2005, 10:27 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
* The number of confirmed deaths is TWO (see previous update re June Kander who holds Canadian citizenship). ONE remains in hospital (in India). There are FOUR people missing and now presumed to be deceased. More >>
MFAT Tsunami Update 28, 4pm Friday 14 January
Friday, 14 January 2005, 6:11 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
1 As of 4pm the overall number of people on the MFAT database for the entire affected areas is 3759, of whom 3452 are confirmed alive and well. More >>
MFAT Tsunami Update 28, 3.30pm Thursday 13 January
Thursday, 13 January 2005, 4:47 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
As of 3.30pm, the overall number of people on the MFAT database for the entire affected areas is 3753, of whom 3412 are confirmed alive and well. More >>
