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New Zealand Strengthens Ties with Brazil in Trade, Education, and Film Cooperation
2 days ago | 81 viewsNew Zealand aims to strengthen its relationship with Brazil through cooperation in agriculture, aviation, trade, education, and film, highlighted by recent agreements on audio-visual co-production and education. Foreign Minister Winston Peters emphasized Brazil's global influence and the importance of collaboration between the two mature democracies on international issues and regional development. The visit included high-level meetings, a business showcase, and reinforced New Zealand’s commitment to Latin America as a key partner in addressing global challenges like climate resilience and food security.
Tags: New Zealand Brazil Winston Peters Mauro Vieira Celso Amorim Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Leonardo Barchini Latin America Argentina UruguayNew Zealand Innovation Showcase 2026: Strengthening Ties with Brazil and Latin America
2 days ago | 49 viewsThe speech highlights New Zealand’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with Brazil and Latin America, emphasizing shared values such as democracy, multilateralism, and environmental stewardship. It underscores opportunities for collaboration in innovation, trade, climate resilience, security, and education, showcasing successful partnerships in technology, agriculture, and film. The speaker calls for enhanced cooperation to address global challenges like transnational crime and geopolitical instability, while fostering people-to-people links to deepen mutual understanding and prosperity.
Tags: Elias Carmel Sepuloni Nicole McKee Damien O’Connor Tim van de Molen Pelé David Schurmann President Lula President Milei President OrsiNew Zealand Passes Bill for Annual Census and Timelier Population Data
3 days ago | 86 viewsNew Zealand has passed the Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill to transition from a five-yearly census to an annual approach using existing government data, a smaller survey, and targeted collection, starting in 2030. This change addresses rising costs, declining response rates, and disruptions, ensuring more timely and accurate population data essential for planning public services. Additionally, the legislation modifies electoral boundary reviews to occur after every second general election instead of after every census, maintaining regularity while reflecting population changes.
Tags: Shane Reti Paul Goldsmith New Zealand Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill Stats NZ census electoral boundary reviews annual census population data government legislationNew Zealand Prepares Consular Support and Evacuation Plans for Citizens in Middle East
3 days ago | 84 viewsThe New Zealand Government is actively preparing to assist citizens stranded in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict by pre-deploying consular staff and two Defence Force planes for potential evacuation operations. Due to closed airspace and limited flights, New Zealanders are advised to shelter in place or use safe opportunities to leave, while the government coordinates with consular partners and airlines. Around 3,000 New Zealanders are registered in the region, with a 24/7 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade response operation in place to provide urgent assistance.
Tags: Winston Peters Judith Collins New Zealand Middle East New Zealand Defence Force consular staff civilian evacuation Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade SafeTravelDelivering Real Results: Strengthening Pacific Communities in New Zealand 2025
4 days ago | 82 viewsThe speech emphasizes the New Zealand Government’s commitment to improving the wellbeing of Pacific communities through practical strategies focused on safety, education, health, housing, and economic opportunity, highlighting successful initiatives like the Delivering for Pacific Communities Strategy and targeted programs such as Alo Vaka and the Pacific Healthy Homes Initiative. It acknowledges the vital role of Pacific youth and leaders in shaping the future, stresses the importance of partnership and trust between government and Pacific peoples, and reassures that the Ministry for Pacific Peoples will maintain a strong voice within government without structural changes this term. Overall, the goal is to strengthen Pacific families and communities to contribute to a stronger, more inclusive New Zealand.
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4 days ago | 85 viewsThe Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay and New Zealand reaffirmed their strong bilateral relationship based on shared values such as multilateralism, democracy, human rights, and respect for international law, while emphasizing cooperation on global issues including environmental governance, peace, and gender equality. They committed to advancing an open, rules-based multilateral trading system, highlighted joint efforts in sustainable agriculture and investment, and supported initiatives like the Cairns Group, FIT-P, and Uruguay’s integration into digital and gender-focused trade agreements. Both countries also stressed the importance of people-to-people ties through cultural, educational, and youth exchanges, and pledged to maintain ongoing political dialogue and collaboration in international forums.
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4 days ago | 85 viewsNew Zealand and Uruguay have reaffirmed their partnership as small, export-oriented democracies facing global challenges, emphasizing cooperation in trade, education, sport, science, and culture. Foreign Minister Winston Peters highlighted mutual interests in promoting democracy, human rights, and a rules-based international system, as well as expanding business engagement, particularly in high value-added sectors like forestry and agribusiness technology. Discussions also covered major international issues and the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, with Peters continuing his diplomatic tour in Latin America and the Pacific.
Tags: Winston Peters Yamandú Orsi Mario Lubetkin Ricardo Shaw New Zealand Uruguay democracy trade policy bilateral cooperation agribusiness technologyNew Zealand and Argentina Strengthen Economic Ties for Growth and Trade
5 days ago | 109 viewsNew Zealand and Argentina have agreed to strengthen cooperation to boost economic efficiency, export growth, and job creation, with New Zealand aiming to increase its business presence in Argentina. Foreign Minister Winston Peters, on his first visit to Argentina since 2007, discussed mutual interests including global developments, strategic environments, and UN reform with Argentine leaders. The visit also highlighted growing ties in business, education, and trade, as Peters leads a delegation touring Latin America before continuing to Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, and French Polynesia.
Tags: Winston Peters Javier Milei Pablo Quirno New Zealand Argentina Parliamentary delegation Latin America UN reform export growth economic turnaroundNew Zealand and Argentina Strengthen Economic and Trade Cooperation in Historic Visit
5 days ago | 92 viewsNew Zealand and Argentina have agreed to strengthen cooperation to boost economic efficiency, export growth, and job creation, with Foreign Minister Winston Peters highlighting Argentina's recent economic reforms and opportunities for New Zealand businesses. During his visit—the first by a New Zealand Foreign Minister since 2007—Peters engaged in discussions on global issues such as Iran, strategic competition, and UN reform, while emphasizing shared commitments to open, rules-based trade. The visit included parliamentary engagements and is part of a broader Latin American tour, with upcoming stops in Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, and French Polynesia.
Tags: Winston Peters Javier Milei Pablo Quirno New Zealand Argentina Parliamentary delegation Latin America economic reform UN system trade cooperationNew Zealand Condemns Iran's Actions and Urges Peaceful Resolution Amid Crisis
1 week ago | 106 viewsNew Zealand condemns Iran’s nuclear program, regional destabilization, and repression of its people, emphasizing the regime’s loss of legitimacy. It strongly denounces Iran’s retaliatory attacks on neighboring countries, urges a quick end to the crisis, and calls for renewed negotiations under international law. New Zealand supports affected citizens, monitors the situation closely, and encourages Iranians’ right to determine their future peacefully.
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1 week ago | 187 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters will lead a Parliamentary and business delegation to Latin America next week to strengthen New Zealand’s relationships with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay, and to enhance commercial opportunities for New Zealand businesses. The delegation, including MPs from across Parliament, will meet senior government leaders and various contacts to promote New Zealand’s innovative products and services in the region. On the return journey, the group will also visit Rapa Nui and French Polynesia, emphasizing New Zealand’s commitment to the Pacific as a central part of its foreign policy.
Tags: Winston Peters Nicole McKee Tim van de Molen Carmel Sepuloni Damien O’Connor New Zealand Latin America Argentina Brazil ChileCrown Signs Historic Deed of Settlement with Ngāti Ruapani for Te Urewera
1 week ago | 140 viewsThe Crown and Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana have signed a Deed of Settlement after six years of negotiations, acknowledging historical Treaty of Waitangi breaches and aiming to restore Ngāti Ruapani’s connection with Te Urewera. The settlement includes a Crown apology, $24 million in financial redress, shares in Patunamu Forestry Ltd, multiple commercial and cultural properties, and approximately 12,000 hectares of land added to Te Urewera. This agreement marks a significant step toward supporting Ngāti Ruapani’s cultural and economic aspirations and concludes settlement negotiations in the Te Urewera region.
Tags: Ngāti Ruapani Treaty of Waitangi Paul Goldsmith Crown Te Urewera Waikaremoana Tuai Patunamu Forestry Ltd Deed of Settlement Te Tari WhakatauNew Zealand Imposes Travel Bans on 40 Iranian Regime Members Over Rights Abuses
1 week ago | 145 viewsNew Zealand has imposed travel bans on 40 Iranian regime members involved in human rights abuses, including key ministers and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members, joining other countries in sanctioning Iran. Foreign Minister Winston Peters condemned the violent suppression of protests and Iran's destabilizing activities, emphasizing the country's violation of rights to peaceful protest and freedom of expression. These bans prevent the targeted individuals from entering or transiting New Zealand, reinforcing the nation's commitment to uphold international law and regional stability.
Tags: New Zealand Iran Winston Peters Eskandar Momeni Esmail Khatib Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Australia United Kingdom European UnionNew Zealand Boosts Ukraine Aid by $8M and Expands Sanctions on Russia
1 week ago | 124 viewsNew Zealand will provide $8 million in new assistance to Ukraine, including $5 million for humanitarian aid and $3 million for energy resilience and reconstruction, raising its total aid to $45 million over four years. The government is also implementing its 34th round of sanctions against Russia, targeting oil price caps, shadow fleet vessels, and entities from Belarus, Iran, and North Korea that support Russia’s military efforts. These measures aim to curb Russia’s war capabilities and demonstrate New Zealand’s ongoing solidarity with Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.
Tags: New Zealand Ukraine Russia Winston Peters Belarus Iran North Korea World Bank sanctions humanitarian assistanceNew Zealand Strengthens Pacific Partnerships at US Pacific Agenda Summit
1 week ago | 152 viewsCustoms Minister Casey Costello will attend the US-hosted Pacific Agenda Summit in Honolulu to strengthen partnerships supporting the Pacific’s long-term prosperity and resilience. The Summit aims to enhance economic connections, infrastructure, and investment by bringing together Pacific leaders, US officials, and private investors to reduce barriers and accelerate project readiness. New Zealand views this initiative as vital for regional cooperation and economic development, aligning with strategies like PACER Plus to foster sustainable growth and shared well-being in the Pacific.
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