04 Jul 2026
3 months ago
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Defence Minister Chris Penk will attend the NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, to engage with international partners and participate in the Defence Industry Forum, representing New Zealand alongside the Indo-Pacific Four. He aims to discuss the geostrategic environment, enhance collective security, and explore opportunities for New Zealand businesses to contribute to a more capable and interoperable Defence Force. Penk’s visit underscores New Zealand’s commitment to a rules-based international system and fostering collaboration with like-minded countries.
24 Jun 2025
1 year ago
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with the Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, to mark 60 years of diplomatic representation between New Zealand and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. “The Netherlands is one of New Zealand’s oldest and closest friends. Our people share strong bonds, enriched by the 150,000 New Zealanders who have Dutch heritage,” Mr Luxon says.
24 Jun 2025
1 year ago
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has held high-level talks with European Union leaders in Brussels, to underline the close ties between New Zealand and the EU. “The European Union is one of New Zealand’s most trusted partners,” Mr Luxon says. “This is something that was emphasised in my meetings with both EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President António Costa.
23 Jun 2025
1 year ago
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced a new $16 million package of support for Ukraine ahead of this week’s NATO Summit in the Hague. “New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Its war of self-defence is well into its fourth year and our condemnation of Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion remains undiminished,” Mr Luxon says.