Articles tagged with Commonwealth
New Appointments Strengthen New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Leadership
1 month ago | 362 viewsInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announced the reappointment of Sue Tindal as Deputy Chair and the appointment of Natasha Possenniskie as a new director to the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission board. Tindal’s extensive financial and governance experience, along with Possenniskie’s 25 years in infrastructure planning and delivery, will enhance the Commission’s capacity to provide strategic oversight and robust project assurance. These appointments demonstrate the Government’s commitment to strengthening leadership and expertise to fulfill the Commission’s expanded mandate and improve infrastructure outcomes in New Zealand.
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6 months ago | 853 viewsForeign Minister Winston Peters welcomed Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey on her first official visit to New Zealand, highlighting the Commonwealth's role in uniting countries around shared values. They discussed New Zealand's support for a Commonwealth focused on democracy, good governance, human rights, and the rule of law, as well as the Secretary-General’s reform agenda. Their talks also emphasized initiatives like the Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration to benefit small states, particularly in the Pacific.
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