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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Latest News [Page 2]
Ministry helps New Zealanders offshore
Thursday, 1 August 2013, 11:29 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
New Zealand’s Embassies offshore received nearly 40,000 consular queries during the year to 30 June 2013. More >>
Annual Antarctic meeting endorses New Zealand initiatives
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 9:36 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Antarctic Treaty Parties meeting in Hobart have supported New Zealand proposals in areas ranging from protection for geothermal sites to improving vessel safety. More >>
Doha fire - Statement from the Weekes family
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 3:41 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Doha fire - Statement from the Weekes family Please find below a statement, and attached a photograph, from the Weekes family regarding the loss of their children in yesterday's fire at Villagio Mall, Doha, Qatar. "Lillie, Jackson and Willsher came into ... More >>
Ministry announces final decision on Change Programme
Thursday, 17 May 2012, 3:04 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced today the final decision on its change programme. More >>
MFAT Announces Final Decision on Change Programme
Thursday, 17 May 2012, 1:09 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced today the final decision on its change programme. Chief Executive John Allen says the decision will enable flexibility and focus in New Zealand’s representation overseas. More >>
China Has Now Become The Leading Importer Of NZ Seafood
Friday, 30 March 2012, 1:19 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has this week released the latest fisheries and aquaculture production and trade figures. More >>
MFAT - Summary of Proposed Changes
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 5:02 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The changes aim to build on what the Ministry does well, while focusing our work and modernising our organisation in line with wider public and private sector practice. The changes proposed are designed to ensure the Ministry can operate its foreign ... More >>
Change Proposals for Staff Consultation
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 3:03 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has released to staff a series of proposed changes in the way the Ministry wants to carry out its key tasks in the future. More >>
MFAT comment on Jarle Andhoey
Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 3:49 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Norwegian Jarle Andhoey arrived in New Zealand in early January 2012 and failed to declare, as required, that he had previously been deported from Canada. The Norwegian Government has notified Antarctic Treaty Parties that it is concerned that Mr Andhoey ... More >>
Two New Zealanders Killed In Nepal - MFAT
Friday, 4 November 2011, 11:08 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson has confirmed the deaths of two New Zealanders in an accident in Nepal. The Ministry is currently providing consular assistance to the families. More >>
Thailand Flooding: MFAT Travel Advisory
Friday, 28 October 2011, 11:38 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
* New Zealand's travel advisory for Thailand has been reviewed due to on-going severe flooding across central, northern and north-eastern Thailand. More >>
6.1 Magnitude Quake Strikes Bali - MFAT Response
Friday, 14 October 2011, 11:06 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
* A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Bali yesterday and was widely felt throughout the island. More >>
MFAT info: PNG Plane Crash
Friday, 14 October 2011, 10:12 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
* The NZ High Commission in PNG is working to confirm the nationalities of those on-board More >>
Statement from Tamaki Family
Monday, 10 October 2011, 1:12 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
On behalf of the Tamaki family and whanau we would like to express our sincere thanks for the messages and well wishes received globally for the recovery of our daughter and sister, Helen Tamaki. Helen is still critical and we are relieved to be at her ... More >>
NZ and US operation for Tokelau drought relief
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 11:49 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
UPDATE: The C130 will arrive in Pago Pago, American Samoa at 1530 (NZ time) with emergency supplies and NZ personnel led by High Commissioner to Samoa, Nick Hurley and including NZDF, a water engineer, plus a local doctor. This group departs for ... More >>
Governor General Credentials Ceremony 11:30 am 15 September
Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 5:36 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Governor General Lieutenant-General Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae will host his first credentials ceremony on Thursday 15 September at Government House, Wellington. The formal ceremony will include a Maori ceremonial challenge and a military guard of ... More >>
Thailand: investigation into tourist deaths - MFAT
Friday, 5 August 2011, 10:22 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
* The New Zealand Government continues to actively encourage the Thai authorities to progress the investigation into Sarah Carter's tragic death. The New Zealand Embassy, as well as NZ medical experts, are in close and regular contact with their counterparts ... More >>
Strong demand for logs raises income
Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 11:48 am | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The total value of forestry exports for the year to 31 March 2011 was NZ$4.4 billion, NZ$0.8 billion up on the previous year, due to the sustained high levels of log exports over the year. More >>
Updated MFAT info: Glen Johnson
Thursday, 7 July 2011, 2:14 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
MFAT can confirm that NZ journalist Glen Johnson has been released from detention in Yemen and has departed the country. • The Ministry would like to acknowledge the assistance received by the Canadian and British Embassies accredited to Yemen. More >>
Ambassadors to present credentials to the Governor-General
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 2:46 pm | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
New ambassadors from Viet Nam, Argentina, Algeria and El Salvador will present their credentials to Governor-General Sir Satyanand at a ceremony at Government House, Wellington, tomorrow (11am, Thurs, 16 June 2011). The Royal New Zealand Air Force ... More >>
