31 Oct 2025
1 year ago
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New Zealand and the Nordic countries are strengthening their cooperation based on shared strategic assessments, values, and development goals, as stated by Foreign Minister Winston Peters. During his visit to the Nordic region, Peters emphasized the commonality in worldviews, values, and the desire for economic cooperation between New Zealand and the Nordic countries. The visit included bilateral meetings with all five Nordic countries, discussions on supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression, and exploring opportunities for economic development collaboration, highlighting the potential for mutual benefit.
17 Oct 2025
1 year ago
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New Zealand allocates nearly $1 million in welfare funding to support international seafarers at 12 ports, announced by Associate Transport Minister James Meager during the opening of the South Canterbury Seafarers Welfare Centre in Timaru. The grants aim to fulfill New Zealand’s obligations under the Maritime Labour Convention by providing services like communication facilities, welfare officer visits, transportation for crew activities, financial services, and information on seafarers’ rights. The industry's funding of seafarer welfare services through levies reflects a commitment to ensuring the well-being of seafarers, recognizing their importance in enhancing productivity, safety, and environmental protection in the maritime sector.
18 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay and Saudi Minister of Investment H. E. Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi signed a joint statement establishing the New Zealand–Saudi Arabia Business Council to enhance trade and investment between the two countries. Saudi Arabia, a top 20 export market for New Zealand with a significant economy, presents lucrative opportunities, especially with the upcoming free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council. The Business Council aims to support exporters, raise awareness of opportunities, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the government's goal of doubling exports in 10 years, ultimately creating more jobs and economic growth for New Zealand.
16 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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Minister Todd McClay met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment to enhance investment ties between the two countries, leveraging Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reform agenda. The meeting follows the New Zealand-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement and aims to boost trade and investment cooperation, focusing on key growth sectors like renewable energy and tourism. Both ministers agreed to establish a Cooperation Framework Agreement to facilitate investment opportunities and strengthen collaboration between the two countries.
02 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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Southland's space sector receives a significant boost through a loan of up to $2.25 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for Space Operations New Zealand Limited. The loan will support the expansion of the business at the Awarua Satellite Ground Station near Invercargill, leveraging Southland's strategic location for satellite operations. The project aims to create a regional space hub, accelerating essential works to meet current demand and future growth plans, ultimately enhancing the development of Southland's space industry.
22 Aug 2025
1 year ago
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New Zealand's emergency services are implementing the Device Location Information (DLI) service to quickly locate individuals at risk without them having to call 111, enhancing response times in critical situations. The DLI technology allows emergency services to track mobile phones in emergencies, aiding search and rescue operations and assisting in health emergencies by locating individuals who may have fallen unconscious during a call. This new system streamlines the process by eliminating the need for manual requests to mobile network operators, ensuring quicker and more efficient emergency responses while maintaining privacy and transparency through rigorous authorization processes.
09 Aug 2025
1 year ago
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Queenstown to discuss shared challenges and opportunities between New Zealand and Australia. They focused on economic cooperation, particularly aligning New Zealand's Going for Growth agenda with Australia's productivity agenda. The leaders announced a new partnership to harmonize national standards, aiming to facilitate trade, reduce costs, and support economic growth across both countries.
07 Aug 2025
1 year ago
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New Zealand's Minister of Agriculture, Trade and Investment Todd McClay and Indonesia's Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman signed a new bilateral arrangement in Jakarta to enhance agricultural cooperation and trade opportunities. The agreement focuses on livestock development, smart agriculture, biosecurity, agricultural research, and streamlined trade processes. Both countries will establish a Consultative Forum to coordinate future cooperation and align efforts on technical standards, certification, and regulatory requirements, aiming to boost exports and investment in agriculture.
23 Jul 2025
1 year ago
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New Zealand's Parliament has passed legislation under urgency to regulate ground-based space infrastructure, enhancing national security and protecting against foreign interference, according to Space Minister Judith Collins. The Outer Space High Altitude Activities Amendment Bill aims to ensure the safe and responsible use of space, with oversight and safeguards for satellite operations starting from 29 July. Operators will need to meet security requirements and undergo due diligence to obtain authorisation, with enforcement powers in place to address any national security concerns.
08 Jul 2025
1 year ago
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters will travel to Malaysia this week for regional engagement with Southeast Asian partners. “The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays a central role in supporting a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region and has been a steadfast partner of New Zealand,” Mr Peters says. “In our 50th anniversary of Dialogue Relations with ASEAN, we will highlight the value of the deep partnership between New Zealand and South East Asia, and will engage on the strategic issues impacting the stability of our region.
19 Jun 2025
1 year ago
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The Government has expanded the criteria for medallic recognition for Defence personnel who have served in operations supporting the UN’s sanctions against North Korea, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. “This medal – the New Zealand General Service Medal (NZGSM) 2002 (Korea) – has already been awarded to 180 personnel and the move to widen eligibility means a further 350 personnel will be recognised,” Ms Collins says. “Personnel who have served as part of Operation Whio – which monitors the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea - since 2018 are now eligible for this medal.
16 Jun 2025
1 year ago
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The Government has signed a new halal cooperation arrangement in Jakarta over the weekend to strengthen trade access to Indonesia and create new opportunities for New Zealand’s red meat and dairy exporters, Agriculture and Trade Minister, Todd McClay announced today. “Indonesia is an important growth market for dairy and meat products – worth over $1. 1 billion in exports last year.