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New MFAT Chief of Protocol
Thursday, 5 August 2004, 11:47 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Senior diplomat Malcolm McGoun has taken up an appointment as Chief of Protocol for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Murdoch said today. More >>
MFAT Releases Previously Restricted Files
Wednesday, 4 August 2004, 8:23 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Correspondence from the New Zealand public on international issues such as nuclear ship visits and the Vietnam War are among nearly 2400 files being released for public access under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s ongoing review of restricted ... More >>
Argentine, Myanmar, Nigerian present credentials
Monday, 2 August 2004, 12:27 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The new Ambassadors of Argentina and Myanmar and the High Commissioner for Nigeria will present their credentials to Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright at Government House on Tuesday 3 August at 11.30am. More >>
Terror alert: Gulf States and Arabian peninsula
Friday, 23 July 2004, 5:27 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
We have received information regarding increased risk of terrorist attack in the Gulf States and the countries of the Arabian peninsula. More >>
Brazilian restorative justice delegation
Wednesday, 30 June 2004, 3:12 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
A Brazilian team of judges, prosecutors and a reform adviser is in New Zealand this week and next to observe the New Zealand restorative justice model in action. The group is in Wellington this week and Auckland next. More >>
High Commission opening ceremony in Rarotonga
Wednesday, 16 June 2004, 12:48 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The new office of the New Zealand High Commission in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, will be opened on Monday June 21 in a ceremony involving New Zealand and Cook Island Maori groups. More >>
Senior appointments at MFAT
Friday, 11 June 2004, 11:31 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Two senior appointments have been made at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, chief executive Simon Murdoch announced today. More >>
Latin Americans at International Rugby Academy
Wednesday, 9 June 2004, 12:23 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Two Latin American rugby coaches are taking part in a high performance coaching course at the International Rugby Academy in Palmerston North until June 18. Their visit is being partially funded under the Government's Latin America Strategy Fund (LASF), ... More >>
Nepal Travel Advice Issued On 3 June 2004
Thursday, 3 June 2004, 4:18 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
This travel advice has been reissued. New Zealanders should defer tourist and non-essential travel given the ongoing security situation in Nepal. More >>
MFAT - Papua New Guinea Travel Advice
Monday, 31 May 2004, 2:17 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
This travel advice has been reviewed and reissued on 31 May. It reflects the ongoing deteriorating law and order situation. More >>
Jordanian and UAE envoys present credentials
Monday, 31 May 2004, 12:20 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The new Ambassadors of Jordan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) will present their credentials to Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright at Government House on Tuesday 1 June at 11.40am. More >>
New head of Middle East & Africa Division
Monday, 31 May 2004, 12:19 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Former Los Angeles-based diplomat Darryl Dunn has taken up a new position as Director of the Middle East and Africa Division of the Ministry in Wellington, Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Murdoch said today. More >>
Digital Faces showcase NZ innovation
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 4:15 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
An innovative “digital faces” display will greet movers and shakers from both sides of the Tasman when they gather at Government House in Wellington for the inaugural Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum on 14-15 May. More >>
New Zealander killed in Iraq - Details Released
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 9:15 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The family of the New Zealand man killed in northern Iraq yesterday has authorised us to release some details about him. More >>
New Zealander killed in Iraq
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 10:08 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been informed that a New Zealander working in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk has died in hospital following an attack by gunmen. Two other men are thought to have died at the scene. More >>
Forum looks to build Aus-NZ relationship
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 12:52 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Strengthening the trans-Tasman relationship will be the core goal of this weekend’s inaugural Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum, the chair of the New Zealand side, BNZ Chairman Kerry McDonald, said today. More >>
Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum May 14-15
Friday, 7 May 2004, 11:44 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
On May 14-15 some 70 high profile business leaders, politicians, and cultural and sporting figures from both sides of the Tasman will meet at Government House, Wellington for the inaugural Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum. More >>
Mexican and Moroccan envoys present credentials
Thursday, 6 May 2004, 11:02 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The new Ambassadors of Mexico and the Kingdom of Morocco will present their credentials to Governor-General Dame Silvia Cartwright at Government House on Friday 7 May at 11.40am. More >>
Re: Missing New Zealander in Iraq
Tuesday, 27 April 2004, 5:50 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
1. We have received information in the past 24 hours that New Zealander Andreas Schafer is alive and well and in Iraq. We understand Mr Schafer has been in touch with his family. More >>
Bomb explosions in Madrid
Monday, 15 March 2004, 8:10 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
1. There is so far no indication of any deaths or injuries involving New Zealanders. More >>
